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Registered Nurse (RN) PACU

North Alabama Medical Center

Florence, AL

Still listed, seen last week · Posted Jul 30 · New grads welcomed

Shift
Days
Unit
PACU

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Days
Weekends
Weekends required
Term
Permanent
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Experience
New graduates

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About this role

Registered Nurse (RN) PACU - Full Time - Weekender

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.

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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

Full Time- Days- This is a weekend position.

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.

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.”

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.

Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

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Experience preferred, but new grads welcomed to apply. Schedule: Full Time- Days- This is a weekend position. Why join us We believe that investing in our employ· from this posting

Requirements

  • RN
  • PACU experience
  • Direct patient care
  • Nursing
  • Surgery
  • Weekends as needed
  • RN License
  • Transitional care coordination
  • PALS Certification

Benefits highlights

  • Employee discount
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Loan assistance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off

Place

City
Florence, AL
Median rent
$820/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$52,174/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
15% below the national average

Florence area index 84.8, where 100 is the national average.

CMS overall rating
2 of 5 stars (Care Compare, Sep 2026)
Beds
223

Florence sits along the Tennessee River in northwest Alabama's Shoals region, blending small-town Southern charm with a rich music heritage. Home to the University of North Alabama, it offers a relaxed pace with riverside parks and a historic downtown—a natural fit for nurses seeking a quieter lifestyle outside major metro hubs.

Map showing the location of Florence, AL
Approximate location in Florence, AL. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities.

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