Location: Panama City, FL
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Shifts: Mixed 10-hour shifts
7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
9:00 AM – 7:30 PM
10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
On-Call: Required
Candidates must live within 30 minutes of the facility
Hourly Pay (Based on Experience):
$27.72/hr – 5 years
$36.30/hr – 10 years
$39.60/hr – 15 years
Shift Differential: $2.50/hr after 3:00 PM
On-Call Pay: $4.00/hr
Sign-On Bonus: $15,000
A 238-bed acute care hospital serving the Panama City area for more than 40 years is seeking an experienced PACU Registered Nurse to join its perioperative services team. The facility offers a wide range of advanced surgical, cardiac, women’s, and emergency services and is recognized for its commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care.
The PACU Registered Nurse provides immediate post-anesthesia nursing care to surgical patients in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. This role requires strong critical-thinking skills, independent clinical judgment, and close collaboration with surgical and anesthesia teams to ensure safe recovery following procedures.
Provide comprehensive post-operative nursing care
Monitor neurological, cardiac, and respiratory status
Manage airway support and ensure patient stability
Perform initial wound care and pain management
Identify and respond promptly to complications or adverse reactions
Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary teams
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Educate patients and families on post-operative care and recovery
Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
Fulfill on-call responsibilities as scheduled
Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:2
Self/preferential scheduling posted 4 weeks in advance
Supportive leadership with a collaborative team culture
Staffing support from CNAs, PCTs, charge nurses, and RN float pool
Minimum 1 year of recent (within last year) PACU acute care RN experience
Critical care experience strongly preferred
Active Florida RN license or multistate compact license
Compact license holders must obtain Florida license within 60 days
BLS required within 30 days of hire
ACLS required within 60 days of hire
PALS required within 60 days of hire
RN Diploma or Associate Degree required
The organization offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:
Medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health coverage
Free telemedicine and medical transportation services
401(k) with employer match based on years of service
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Tuition reimbursement and certification assistance
Fertility and adoption support
Paid time off, paid family leave, and disability coverage
Legal counseling, identity theft protection, and employee discount programs
Employee Health Assistance Fund for eligible colleagues
For more details reach at Aditi.sharma@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-587-6677.
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.