PACU RN (12 Month Contract)

ATC Las Vegas•Tucson, AZ

1d•$35•Onsite

About The Position

PostAnesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse ATC Healthcare of Arizona – Tucson, AZ 12 Month Contract - 6am to 6pm $35/hr Position Summary 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

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
PALS certification preferred (may be required by facility)

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