PACU RN Post-Anesthesia Care Phase I/II

Texas Nursing Services • Panama City, FL

15d • $28 - $40

About The Position

About the Role We are seeking a PACU Registered Nurse (Phase I/II) to join our perioperative care team. This is a full-time role with 10-hour mixed shifts (7–5:30, 8–6:30, 9–7:30, 10–8:30) plus rotating call. RNs must reside within 30 minutes of the facility for on-call response. This PACU supports diverse, high-acuity surgical populations. Nurses manage a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio and collaborate closely with anesthesia and surgical teams to deliver safe, evidence-based recovery care, including fast-track protocols for appropriate patients.

Requirements

• 1+ year recent (within last year) acute care PACU RN experience
• Active RN (or APRN) license
• BLS within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS & PALS within 60 days of hire.
• ASN/ADN or Nursing Diploma (BSN preferred).

Nice To Haves

• Recent ICU/critical care experience.
• Competence in Phase I recovery, Aldrete scoring, and rapid-recovery pathways.

Responsibilities

• Manage airways (ETT/LMA), ventilation, hemodynamics, and pain/antiemetic protocols in Phase I/II recovery.
• Provide continuous monitoring (telemetry, pulse oximetry, ETCO2) with rapid recognition and escalation of complications.
• Complete initial wound/line/drain assessments; provide structured PACU handoff and safe transfers using Aldrete/modified Aldrete criteria.
• Deliver patient/family education on recovery, medications, and discharge instructions.
• Collaborate with anesthesia, surgeons, pre-op, and inpatient units to optimize throughput and patient outcomes.
• Participate in performance improvement, auditing, and compliance with sedation/airway safety standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with 100% match (3–9% by years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (10% discount).
• PTO and leave programs.
• Disability coverage and life insurance.
• Tuition assistance, student loan support, and certification reimbursement.
• Employee wellness programs, telemedicine, EAP, and recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees