RN - PACU

Cleveland Clinic • Vero Beach, FL

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The RN - PACU provides direct nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital. Caregivers closely monitor patients as anesthesia wears off, assessing vital signs, heart rhythm, breathing, temperature, and pain, and providing prescribed medications and treatments. The role includes developing and updating patient care plans, documenting and communicating patient conditions, carrying out physician and nursing orders, coordinating discharge needs, and educating patients and families.

The position offers the opportunity to develop nursing skills in a critical care setting as part of a collaborative care team. Cleveland Clinic provides professional development resources, including opportunities to further education, participate in committees, and take online or in-person courses. The caregiver works variable 12-hour shifts between 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 p.m., with weekday and weekend call requirements.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing (Diploma, ADN, or BSN program).
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.
• One year of current acute care RN experience; licensed military RN experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Critical care, ICU, and/or recovery background.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care.
• Implement, monitor, evaluate, update, and revise patient care plans.
• Monitor, record, document, and communicate patients’ conditions.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patients’ discharge needs.
• Educate patients and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree