Registered Nurse - PACU/Pre-Op

Eye Associates Of New Mexico•Santa Fe, NM

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Eye Associates of New Mexico is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Ambulatory Surgery Center team in the Holding/Pre-Op and/or PACU area. You’ll work alongside surgeons, anesthesia providers, nurses, and other Surgery Center professionals to provide safe, efficient, compassionate care throughout the surgical experience. This position is responsible for direct nursing care before and after surgery, with an emphasis on patient safety, clinical excellence, and positive surgical outcomes.

Requirements

Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing
Current New Mexico Registered Nurse (RN) license
At least 3 years of experience in PACU and/or a Holding/Pre-Op setting in a hospital or day surgery facility
Current ACLS certification
Current BLS certification

Nice To Haves

For PACU nurses, 3+ years of critical care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation.
Prepare patients for surgery and ensure required clinical information and documentation are complete.
Coordinate care with patients, families, surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the healthcare team.
Assess and monitor patients before and after surgical procedures.
Recover patients following general, MAC, local, regional block, and topical anesthesia.
Monitor hemodynamic stability and recognize and respond to changes in patient condition.
Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and established protocols.
Recognize and respond appropriately to emergencies, including respiratory distress, cardiac arrest, and arrhythmias.
Provide pre- and post-operative education to patients and their families.
Serve as a patient advocate while promoting safety, comfort, and a therapeutic environment.
Help maintain an efficient, prepared, and team-oriented Surgery Center.