PACU Registered Nurse
Mission Hospital
Asheville, NC
RN
Posted Jul 17 · Not open to new grads
- Shift
- 12-hour nights
- Unit
- PACU
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Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour nights
- Weekends
- Weekends required
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- On call
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
More role details
- Experience
- 1+ years
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About this role
Stroke response times nearly half of the national average. Cutting-edge SPOT Technology that detects sepsis earlier than the human eye. An Enhanced Surgical Recovery program that reduces opioid prescriptions and post-surgical readmissions. As a national learning health system, we're transforming care delivery, advancing clinical outcomes, and empowering our nursing teams in a collaborative effort to give people a healthier tomorrow. Join us!
Job Summary and Qualifications
Shifts: This position is 7pm-7am.
Call: 2 call shifts in a 6 week period. Must be within 30 minutes of facility if called back in
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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.
What qualifications you will need: .
Required
Experience
One year of RN experience Preferred
Experience
PACU/Critical Care and or strong hospital nursing experience Required
Education
Associates Degree in Nursing Required License: Must have and maintain current licensure as registered nurse with the North Carolina Board of Nursing. eNLC (Enhanced Nurse License Compact) license may apply, licensee should confirm with NCBON. Required
Certifications
BLS, ACLS, PALS and NIH Preferred
Certifications
National Certification in area of specialty Benefits
Mission Hospital, 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
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Mission Hospital, a member of Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare, located in Asheville, North Carolina, serves as the regional tertiary and quaternary care center in Western North Carolina and the adjoining region. Mission Hospital is licensed for 853 beds and is the region’s only trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, Level III neonatal intensive care unit, and includes the only children’s hospital in Western North Carolina. Mission Hospital is also a Magnet® designated hospital for nursing excellence.
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.
"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our PACU Registered Nurse opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.
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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“What qualifications you will need: . Required Experience: One year of RN experience Preferred Experience: PACU/Critical Care and or strong hospital nursing experience Required Education: Associates Degre” · from this posting
Requirements
- Required License: Must have and maintain current licensure as registered nurse with the North Carolina Board of Nursing. eNLC (Enhanced Nurse License Compact) license may apply, licensee should confirm with NCBON.
Place
- City
- Asheville, NC
- Median rent
- $1,402/mo
- Local household income
- $71,102/yr
- Metro price level
- 3% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Asheville area index 96.5, where 100 is the national average.
Tucked in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville blends outdoor adventure with a thriving arts scene, craft breweries, and the iconic Biltmore Estate. It's a laid-back mountain city that appeals to nurses who want natural beauty and cultural charm without big-city hustle.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities.
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