Registered Nurse - PACU/Pre-Op
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. This position offers a collaborative ambulatory surgery environment with no nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call duties. The RN will work alongside surgeons, anesthesia providers, nurses, and other professionals to provide safe, efficient, and compassionate care throughout the surgical experience. The role is responsible for direct nursing care before and after surgery, focusing 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.
Benefits
- PTO & 8 paid holidays — including the day after Thanksgiving & Christmas Eve!
- Medical, Dental & Generous Vision Benefits
- 401(k)
- Education Assistance & Uniform Allowance
- Company-paid Life, AD&D & Disability Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
