<p>Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis is recruiting an experienced Registered Nurse for its Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at its 479-bed full-service academic medical center on Park Avenue in Memphis, TN. This is a direct clinical care role within a high-acuity perioperative environment supported by a nationally recognized Surgical Services program — including a Center for Robotic Surgery — and a broad multi-specialty surgical volume. A sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 is available for eligible candidates, making this one of the stronger incentive packages in the Memphis market.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 based on eligibility</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Continuing education and career development opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>PACU role within a 479-bed full-service acute care hospital with a robust multi-specialty surgical program</li> <li>Center for Robotic Surgery on campus — PACU nurses recover patients from advanced minimally invasive procedures across multiple surgical specialties</li> <li>Surgical Services program encompasses Same Day Surgery, Operating Room, and PACU — a fully integrated perioperative continuum</li> <li>Additional Centers of Excellence on campus: Center for Surgical Weight Loss, Joint & Spine Center, Heart & Vascular Center, Chest Pain Emergency Center, Diabetes Center, and Cancer Center</li> <li>Academic training site for University of Tennessee Surgical, Family Practice, and Psychiatric Residency programs — active teaching environment</li> <li>Joint Commission-accredited facility recognized for quality by UnitedHealthcare, CIGNA, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Aetna</li> <li>Multi-disciplinary care model: RN coordinates patient care across disciplines, develops and modifies individualized plans of care, and supervises appropriately delegated staff</li> <li>Accountable to CNO for quality, safety, clinical competency, and resource management at the unit level</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; BSN or MSN preferred</li> <li>Active RN licensure or permit in the state of Tennessee (or eligibility to obtain)</li> <li>BLS certification required upon hire</li> <li>ACLS certification required within 3 months of hire (PACU RNs are explicitly included in this requirement)</li> <li>Comfort with post-anesthesia recovery across a high-volume, multi-specialty surgical environment including robotic and complex cases</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to assess, plan, implement, and document nursing care for assigned patients on a per-shift basis</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Memphis, Tennessee sits on the eastern bank of the Mississippi River and offers a cost of living well below the national average alongside a rich cultural identity — home to world-renowned blues and soul music, the Beale Street entertainment district, and a thriving food scene. The city provides strong public and private school options, multiple universities, and easy access to outdoor recreation along the river and in the surrounding mid-South region. For clinicians seeking an urban environment with Southern character, affordable housing, and a nationally significant medical community anchored by institutions like the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis is a compelling destination.</p>