PACU RN (12 Month Contract)

ATC Las Vegas • Tucson, AZ

2d • $35

About The Position

ATC Healthcare of Arizona is seeking an experienced PACU Registered Nurse to provide highquality postanesthesia nursing care to surgical patients in the Tucson, AZ area. The PACU RN is responsible for the assessment, monitoring, and recovery of patients following anesthesia, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and optimal outcomes in collaboration with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and interdisciplinary teams.

Requirements

• Active and unencumbered Arizona Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 1–2 years of recent PACU or critical care experience
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decisionmaking skills
• Ability to work independently in fastpaced, highacuity environments
• Excellent communication, documentation, and teamwork skills

Nice To Haves

• PALS certification preferred (may be required by facility)
• Experience in hospital PACU, ambulatory surgery center, or highacuity recovery settings
• Familiarity with common anesthesia agents and postanesthesia complications
• Prior travel or agency nursing experience
• EMR proficiency

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive postanesthesia nursing care to patients recovering from general, regional, and sedation anesthesia
• Perform thorough patient assessments upon admission to PACU, including airway, vital signs, neurological status, and pain level
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, oxygenation, and hemodynamic stability; promptly recognize and respond to complications
• Manage postoperative pain, nausea, and sedation according to provider orders and clinical protocols
• Administer medications safely and accurately in accordance with facility policies and physician orders
• Maintain airway patency and provide advanced airway support as needed
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations, including anesthetic complications and cardiac events
• Document all patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Educate patients and families regarding postoperative care, recovery expectations, and discharge instructions
• Communicate effectively with physicians, anesthesia providers, and nursing staff to ensure continuity of care
• Maintain compliance with infection control, patient safety, and regulatory standards
• Participate in unitbased quality improvement initiatives and uphold ATC Healthcare standards

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees