RN - PACU

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• Base Pay $31.92 - $46.13 / Hour
• Employee Type Full-Time

• Name Aby Padilla

Join our dynamic surgical team as a Registered Nurse (RN), where you’ll deliver exceptional, patient-centered care across all age groups. Working under the guidance of the Surgical Services Manager, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring safe, high-quality outcomes while fostering a compassionate and supportive environment for patients and families.

• Conduct patient histories and comprehensive pre-operative assessments
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of patient charts
• Monitor and document vital signs and patient conditions
• Carry out pre- and post-operative physician and anesthesia orders
• Provide clear, compassionate education to patients and families
• Manage post-operative pain and nausea effectively
• Monitor surgical sites and patient recovery progress
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans
• Create a welcoming, calm, and supportive environment for patients

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Colorado
• Basic Life Support (
  BLS
  ) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (
  ACLS
  ) certification (upon hire or within 6 months)

• Minimum of 2 years of PACU experience

• Reports to:
  
  Manager, Surgery Unit
• Supervises:
  Assigned unlicensed assistive personnel
• Collaborates with:
  Physicians, surgical teams, radiology staff, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals
• Supports and communicates with patients and their families

This role requires stamina, strength, and adaptability in a fast-paced clinical setting:

• Extended periods of standing and walking
• Lifting and moving patients/equipment (up to 250 lbs with assistance)
• Manual dexterity to operate specialized medical equipment
• Ability to respond quickly to alarms and patient needs
• Capability to perform clinical assessments (palpation, auscultation, inspection)
• Comfort working in high-pressure, rapidly changing environments

• Medical, RX, Dental & Vision – Low premiums with 100% coverage on services provided within the Delta Health system, and no deductibles or co-pays. Includes access to massage therapy, acupuncture, and chiropractic care
  .
• Life & Disability Insurance – Employer-paid coverage for your peace of mind.
• Time Off – Over 4 weeks of paid vacation annually (including sick and personal leave) for full-time staff.
• Retirement – 403(b) plan with up to a 2% employer match
  .

Located on the Western Slope of the Rocky Mountains, Delta offers an unmatched combination of small-town charm, affordability, and natural beauty. Enjoy year-round outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, mountain biking, fishing, and exploring the Grand Mesa and surrounding public lands. Whether you’re raising a family or looking for work-life balance, Delta provides a safe, friendly community with a slower pace and a high quality of life.

Delta is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre Plateau, and nearby wineries, offering a unique blend of adventure and relaxation.

Delta Health is a county-wide healthcare system with more than 100 years of dedication to serving our community. Our 49-bed hospital and outpatient locations across Delta County are committed providing remarkable care in a healing environment
. We operate with the core belief:
Excellence. Every Patient. Every Time.

We are an equal opportunity employer
. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.