PACU Registered Nurse (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit) - 25-34758


Healthcare - FL - Panama City, FL
Panama City, Florida
Locations: Panama City, Callaway, Lynn Haven, Panama City Beach
Posted On: January 23, 2026
Last Day to Apply: February 06, 2026
Pay: From $27.00 per hour

Position Title: PACU Registered Nurse (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit)

Work Location: Panama City, Florida (Onsite)


Shift Information

  • Mixed 10-hour shifts

    • Shift times may include:

      • 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM

      • 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM

      • 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM

      • 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM


Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced PACU Registered Nurse to provide high-quality post-operative nursing care in a fast-paced acute care hospital setting. This role is critical in ensuring patient safety and stability during the immediate recovery phase following surgical procedures. The PACU RN collaborates closely with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional patient-centered care.


Key Responsibilities

  • Provide immediate post-anesthesia nursing care, including airway management and hemodynamic monitoring

  • Monitor neurological, respiratory, and cardiac status and respond promptly to changes or complications

  • Deliver post-operative wound care and pain management

  • Collaborate with surgical and anesthesia teams to ensure safe patient recovery

  • Utilize critical thinking and evidence-based nursing practices to deliver safe, effective care

  • Perform comprehensive patient assessments and document care accurately and timely

  • Educate patients and families on post-operative care, recovery expectations, and follow-up needs

  • Participate actively as a member of a multidisciplinary care team


Unit Highlights

  • Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:2

  • Self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance

  • Supportive leadership with open communication and shared decision-making

  • Staffing support from nursing assistants, patient care technicians, charge nurses, and RN float resources

  • Regular leadership rounding to ensure staff feedback and engagement


Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 1 year of recent acute care PACU RN experience (within the last year)

    • Critical Care experience strongly preferred in addition to PACU experience

  • Active Florida RN license or approved multistate RN license

    • Compact license holders must obtain Florida licensure within 60 days of relocation

  • Registered Nurse Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required within 30 days of start

  • ACLS required within 60 days of start

  • PALS required within 60 days of start

  • RN or APRN license accepted

For more details reach at jmckenzie@navitashealth.com

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.

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