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HCA Healthcare·TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center · Smyrna, TN

PACU Nurse PRN

Operating Room / SurgeryPer diem
iPosting details
SchedulePer diem
RequirementsBLS · PALS
EducationAssociate degree · Master's degree
Experience1+ years
SourceHCA Healthcare · posted Sep 22, 2026
✓Requirements
Certifications
✓Staffing Support from Certified Nurse Assistance, Patient Care Techs, Charge Nurses, and an RN float pool internal to HCA Healthcare that is available as a staffing resource as needed
✓Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
✓PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
Education
✓Associate Degree, or Masters Degree, or Bachelors Degree
Qualifications
✓Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
✓(RN) Registered Nurse
✓At least 1 year of critical care experience required. ICU, ER, PACU
+Benefits
✓Medical, dental and vision
✓401(k) with match
✓Paid time off
✓Tuition assistance
✓Paid parental leave
✓Life and disability insurance
+TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center
115beds
43RN roles open
SmyrnaTN · 20 mi to Nashville
Pay for this position
Estimated
$39/hr$39/hr · typical OR RN pay in Tennessee
Typical OR RN pay in Tennessee
Tennessee RN postings that list paymedian $35.97 – $50.77
$30/hr$60/hr
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✓You’ll need
Certifications
✓Staffing Support from Certified Nurse Assistance, Patient Care Techs, Charge Nurses, and an RN float pool internal to HCA Healthcare that is available as a staffing resource as needed
✓Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
✓PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
Education
✓Associate Degree, or Masters Degree, or Bachelors Degree
Qualifications
✓Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
✓(RN) Registered Nurse
✓At least 1 year of critical care experience required. ICU, ER, PACU
+Benefits
Medical, dental and vision401(k) with matchPaid time offTuition assistance

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About the role

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.