Registered Nurse PACU
About The Position
The PACU Registered Nurse provides immediate post-operative care to surgical patients, including airway support, close monitoring of neurological and cardiac status, prompt response to complications or side effects, initial wound care, and assessment of patient stability during recovery. The nurse collaborates with surgical and anesthesia teams and provides patient- and family-centered education about medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up care. The role involves applying the nursing process, critical-thinking and scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care. Nurses assess patients, monitor their condition throughout their shift, and thoroughly document changes and care provided. The position includes on-call availability during select non-business hours, to be discussed during the interview. Scheduling is self/preferential and posted four weeks in advance. The team is supported by visible leadership, Certified Nurse Assistants, Patient Care Techs, Charge Nurses, and an internal RN float pool.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) credential.
- Registered Nurse Diploma.
- At least 1 year of experience.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support certification within 30 days of employment start date.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification within 1 year of employment start date.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification within 1 year of employment start date.
Responsibilities
- Provide immediate post-operative care to surgical patients in the PACU.
- Manage airway support and monitor patients’ neurological and cardiac status.
- Respond promptly to complications and side effects.
- Provide initial wound care to surgical sites and ensure patient stability during recovery.
- Collaborate with surgical and anesthesia teams and participate as a member of an interdisciplinary care team.
- Apply the nursing process, critical-thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to deliver safe nursing care.
- Assess patient condition, monitor patients throughout the shift, and thoroughly document condition changes and care provided.
- Educate patients and families or caregivers about medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up measures.
- Contribute to evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Participate in on-call coverage during select non-business hours.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
- Paid time off and paid family leave.
- Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
- 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and dependent scholarships.
- Fertility and family-building benefits.
- Adoption assistance.
- Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
- Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
- Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
