Recovery Room

PRN, work as needed based on department need

Southern Indiana/Louisville, Kentucky area

Baptist Health Floyd

The PACU Nurse provides responsibility and accountability for a direct, comprehensive continuum of care for surgical patients.  The PACU nurse is a highly trained nurse whom is assigned with many vital responsibilities with goal of avoiding post-surgical or post anesthesia complications in the condition of the patient.

Position/Opportunity Highlights:

• Opportunity to work for a Pathway to Excellence® designated organization.  The Pathway to Excellence Program® – the premier designation for healthy work environments – recognizes health care organizations that demonstrate a commitment to establishing the foundation of a healthy workplace for staff.

• Opportunity to work in a Regional, Non-Profit Hospital

• Opportunity to work with a wide array of patients

• Opportunity to work for an organization that promotes continued education

• Comprehensive evidence-based nursing care

• PRN: as needed, required to work 1 weekend day per month; weekend and holiday call 

• Qualifications:

• Diploma RN

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Current Indiana or compact state RN license

• BLS for Healthcare Providers required

• ACLS certification (obtained within 12 months of hire)

• PALS certification (obtained within 12 months of hire)

• At least two (2) years previous Surgical Services, Critical Care or ER experience preferred

Baptist Health Floyd is a Pathway to Excellence® designated organization.