Cleveland Clinic·Weston, Florida
Provide direct nursing care to patients in the post-anesthesia care unit by monitoring vital signs and administering medications as anesthesia wears off. Coordinate patient discharge needs and provide essential healthcare education to patients and their families.
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Job Title RN - PACU Location Weston Facility Florida Weston Hospital Department Pacu-Weston Hospital Job Code 000648 Shift Evenings + Call Schedule 11:00am-11:30pm Job Summary Job Details Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare.
As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions.
Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
After surgery, patients are taken to the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), otherwise known as the recovery room.
There, patients are monitored closely as their anesthesia wears off.
During this time, nursing caregivers check and monitor heart rhythm, blood pressure, temperature, pulse and breathing.
They will also inquire about patients’ level of pain and provide medications as necessary.
As an RN on this team, you will assist fellow caregivers in delivering exceptional care, from initial introduction to final send-off.
In this role, you will interact directly with patients, families and visitors, offering the opportunity to enhance their experience and supply healthcare education as needed.
How You’ll Benefit Take advantage of industry leading benefits, including our RN Loan Repayment program, which helps pay off student debt, and our Tuition Reimbursement program to reinvest in your career.
And if you’re relocating to join us, you could be eligible for relocation assistance.
Our Center for Workplace Violence Prevention and Caregiver Well-Being sets caregiver safety as a priority, identifying, reporting and responding to incidents and providing safety resources.
A caregiver in this role works evenings + on-call shifts from 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. with weekend and holiday requirements.
A caregiver who excels in this role will: Provide direct nursing care.
Implement, monitor, evaluate, update and revise patient care plans.
Monitor, record, document and communicate patients’ conditions.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
Assess and coordinate patients’ discharge needs.
Educate patients and their families.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing (ADN or BSN program) Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross One year of current acute care RN experience.
Will consider military RN experience *Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or ALS American Red Cross certification must be presented upon hire or within first year of employment based on the department service level RN is hired into Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) Critical care experience (ICU, ED) PACU experience Physical Requirements: Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patient, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours.
Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.
Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
Personal Protective Equipment: Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment.
All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program.
You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.
Requires a nursing degree (ADN or BSN), current RN licensure, and BLS certification with one year of acute care experience. ACLS certification is required upon hire or within the first year of employment.
Market context
In Florida, nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospice, hospital, and other care settings, especially for RNs who can work independently and adapt to varied patient needs. These positions are competitive because employers often look for current RN licensure, at least one year of experience, active BLS certification, and reliable transportation, while benefits commonly include health insurance, professional development, and a supportive work environment. Before applying, confirm your license, BLS status, and driving readiness, and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full original posting.
