Registered Nurse, PACU (Full Time)

OrthoVirginia • Herndon, VA

1d • $45 - $67 • Onsite

About The Position

At OrthoVirginia, you’re part of a team dedicated to delivering expert orthopedic and therapy care across the state. As Virginia’s largest provider of musculoskeletal care, we offer full-time and part-time opportunities in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. With more than 159 physicians in over 35 locations—including Lynchburg, Northern Virginia, Richmond, Southwest Virginia, and Hampton Roads—OrthoVirginia is a leader in orthopedic surgery, non-surgical care, and physical, hand, and occupational therapy. Our nationally recognized specialists treat a full range of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, helping patients of all ages move, heal, and thrive. Join us and become part of a trusted network committed to excellence in orthopedic care. Make Every Recovery a Safe One. As a PACU Registered Nurse, you’ll play an important role in helping patients safely and comfortably recover from anesthesia following surgery. You’ll provide attentive post-operative care, closely monitor patients, manage pain and symptoms, and respond quickly to changes in condition. Working alongside surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the perioperative team, you’ll help create a seamless experience from surgery through recovery and discharge. This is a great opportunity for a nurse who thrives in a collaborative surgical environment and is passionate about providing exceptional patient care.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.
• Clinical experience in PACU, perioperative, critical care, emergency, or other relevant acute-care nursing setting, as required by the facility.
• Knowledge of post-anesthesia assessment, surgical patient care, pain management, and emergency response.
• Ability to recognize and respond effectively to changes in patient condition.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to provide compassionate care while maintaining patient privacy and dignity.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care throughout the perioperative and post-anesthesia recovery process.
• Closely monitor patients following surgery, including vital signs, airway status, pain, and overall response to anesthesia.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and respond quickly and appropriately to potential complications.
• Administer medications and implement pain and symptom management interventions in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and clinical team members to coordinate patient care and ensure continuity throughout recovery.
• Educate and reassure patients and families, helping them understand the recovery process and discharge instructions.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation while protecting patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Support patient safety, quality standards, and an efficient flow of care in a fast-paced surgical environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed