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Registered Nurse (RN) PACU

This one is per diem, so you pick up the shifts you want. North Alabama Medical Center is a community hospital.

Posted Oct 29 · New grads welcomed

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Unit and setting
PACU
License
RN license
Term
Per Diem

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North Alabama Medical Center
Community Hospital

North Alabama Medical Center (NAMC) is a community hospital located in Florence, Alabama, and is part of the Lifepoint Health system. The facility serves the Shoals region of north Alabama, providing quality care close to home and investing in the…

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Operating Room has an opening for new graduates. This employer welcomes new graduates for this role. See the posting’s qualifications and orientation details.

Original listing

Posted on North Alabama Medical Center’s careers page.

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Your experience matters North Alabama Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being, so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse in the PACU, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

North Alabama Medical Center's PACU offers nurses the opportunity to care for a diverse patient population in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment where critical thinking and clinical expertise are valued. As part of a supportive perioperative team, you'll play a vital role in helping patients safely recover from surgery while working alongside experienced physicians, anesthesia providers, and nursing professionals. With a strong commitment to quality patient care, professional growth, and teamwork, NAMC's PACU is an excellent place for nurses seeking a rewarding career with meaningful impact every day.

How you’ll contribute You’ll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing. Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial/spiritual support needs.

What we’re looking for

Applicants should have a current state RN license. Additional requirements include: Associate’s Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred Basic Life Support required ACLS, PALS, and Handle with Care preferred. Experience preferred, but new grads welcomed to apply.

Schedule

PRN Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Comprehensive

Benefits

Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and   part-time employees. Financial Protection & PTO :   Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. Financial & Career Growth :   Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

Employee Well-being :   Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). Professional Development :   Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. Connect with our recruiting specialist, Leah Pennington, to hear more: Text: 615-813-6806 | Email: leah.pennington@lifepointhealth.net More about North Alabama Medical Center North Alabama Medical Center  is a 263-bed facility offering the community's only open-heart surgery site, a complete line of women's and children's services and a complete line of medical and imaging services.

We are a Certified Chest Pain center and recognized as a Primary Stroke Center of Excellence by the American Heart/American Stroke Association. North Alabama Medical Center's 24-hour emergency department serves as the primary referral center for major trauma cases in Northwest Alabama.

EEOC Statement

“North Alabama Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. North Alabama Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

What's around it?

In Florence, AL

Florence, ALFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 15% below the US average

Median rent
$820/mo
Household income
$52,174/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Florence, AL

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