Registered Nurse PACU

Company: Parkland Medical Center
Location: Derry
Posted on: February 6, 2026

Job Description:

As the nation’s largest private employer of Registered Nurses, we’re honored by the trust of over 100,000 nurses and committed to supporting safe, high-quality care for which they can practice. That’s why more than 80% of our hospitals earn an A or B Leapfrog safety grade, rank in the top 5% nationally for patient outcomes through Health Grades, or are recognized as Magnet or Pathway to Excellence facilities. Join us! It is an exciting time to be a nurse at HCA Healthcare! Come unlock your career potential and see how rewarding it can be to reach your personal and professional goals. Help to advance the practice of nursing and improve positive outcomes for your patients as a Registered Nurse PACU. We want your knowledge and expertise! Job Summary and Qualifications As a PACU Registered Nurse, you will play a critical role in the immediate post-operative care of surgical patients. Your responsibilities will include managing airway support, closely monitoring neurological and cardiac status, and responding promptly to any complications or side effects. You will provide initial wound care to the patients’ surgical site and ensure patient stability during recovery. You will collaborate with the surgical and anesthesia team. This role includes on-call availability during select non-business hours which will be discussed in the interview. Position Summary: The ACU/PACU nurse will monitor all post op patients who enter the ACU and PACU post surgery or other invasive procedures. Competencies include ACLS, airway and cardiac monitoring expertise, emergency care and the ability to care for all patient populations. Call may be an integral part of the position. The PACU works closely with the anesthesia department and assists in coordination of patient care. Essential Functions include but are not limited to: Incorporates appropriate assessments and intervention skills in all interactions and delivery of nursing care Communicates with patients, team members and management in an accurate, timely manner Documents in a complete, timely manner; appropriately uses computer charting/ ordering Applies critical thinking skills and considers alternatives Develops and maintains human care relationships Acknowledges the impact illness/hospitalization has on patients and families; adapts care management for diverse populations and environments’ advocates for needs of clients; provides care in an ethical and legal manner Recognizes the importance of teamwork among care providers Adapts care management for diverse populations and environments Acknowledges limits of experience and capability and requests assistance appropriately Verbalizes scope of practice for self and others, delegates and assigns care, coordinates care within multi-disciplinary team Incorporates teaching in delivery of care with a focus on health promotion Provides information to patient, assesses for barriers to learning, uses colleagues as a resource as appropriate, provides counseling about health behaviors Applies know of the patient populations served within unit; provides age-appropriate care, applies knowledge of expected norms in planning care (i.e. VS, lab values, assessment, etc.) Applies new data to improve care Integrates technical, psychological, social, intellectual and physical skills Demonstrates the unit-specific skills required for assigned role and service area Maintains the integrity of sterile field Maintains required competencies based on high-risk/low-volume/problem-prone areas Promotes internal and external customer satisfaction Builds and promotes a culture of service excellence and continuous improvement Works as scheduled and is compliant with Attendance and Tardiness Policy Self/Preferential Scheduling posted four weeks in advance What qualifications you will need: Required: Registered Nurse with New Hampshire license or Compact License when applicable; American Heart Association BLS & ACLS, PALS within 30 days of hire. Preferred: BSN or higher degree in Nursing; one year of nursing experience Effective March 2016 new hire RNs with an ADN will be strongly encouraged to achieve a BSN Benefits Parkland Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: - Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services - Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services - Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence - Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling - Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing - Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. {{"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder}} Grow your career where your work truly matters—at Parkland Medical Center. Located in Derry, NH, Parkland is an 86-bed regional acute-care hospital and a designated Level III Trauma Center, delivering high-quality care to the community with compassion and innovation. As part of HCA Healthcare’s trusted network, you’ll be connected to Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, Portsmouth Regional Hospital in Portsmouth, Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, three freestanding ERs, and more than 70 care sites across New Hampshire. With nearly 5,000 colleagues—including 1,500 nurses and 1,000 affiliated physicians—HCA Healthcare offers a supportive, team-oriented environment where your contributions are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is felt every day. Join us and be part of something bigger. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. Be a part of an organization that leverages our size to make a real impact in our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Registered Nurse PACU opening. Submit your application today and help advance the practice of nursing. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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