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Registered Nurse PACU Recovery NE

Ascension Health

Pensacola, FLFull-time$36.37–51.35/hrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$36.37–51.35/hr
Location
Pensacola, FL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Registered Nurse License, requiredAdvanced Life Support Or BLS Provider Or Pediatric Advanced Life Support, required

Job overview

The Registered Nurse PACU Recovery role is based at Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola in the Operating Room department and is scheduled for full-time day work. The nurse follows AORN/ASPAN sterile-technique standards, evaluates patient responses to treatment, manages pain, and anticipates case-specific needs. Required credentials include RN licensure and specified life-support certifications within stated deadlines; a nursing diploma is required unless professional licensure is held at hire.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Aseptic Technique, nice to havePatient Evaluation, nice to havePain Management, nice to havePerioperative Nursing, nice to havePathophysiology, nice to have

Qualifications

Registered Nurse License, requiredAdvanced Life Support or BLS Provider or Pediatric Advanced Life Support, requiredNursing Diploma or Professional Licensure, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave

Full job description

Your future role at a glance

  • Location: Pensacola, FL

  • Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola

  • Department: Operating Room

  • Schedule: Day | Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

  • Follows aseptic sterile technique according to Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses / American Society of Peri Anesthesia Nurses (AORN/ASPAN) standards.

  • Evaluates patient's responses to treatments and interventions.

  • Manages patient's pain.

  • Anticipates case-specific needs based on knowledge of procedure(s) performed and pathophysiology.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

  • Required Credential(s):

  • Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

  • One or more of the following:

  • Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

  • Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Benefits that help you thrive

  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

  • Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

  • Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

Fraud prevention notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

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Min Salary: 36.37

Max Salary 51.35

How this job compares

Set against the 58,286 open Registered Nurse jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$36.37–51.35/hr
  • Florida median$32–53/hr2,385 hourly ranges
  • US median$38–54/hr25,147 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $43.86/hr, is 4% above the Florida median midpoint ($42/hr) — in the middle half of Registered Nurse hourly ranges in Florida.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 4,934 open Registered Nurse jobs in Florida and 58,286 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Florida
Experience
Registered Nurse postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (28,843 postings).
Education
3,997 of the 58,286 open Registered Nurse jobs (7%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Pay, requirements and demand for Registered Nurse jobs

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