PACU Nurse

Job Summary

As a PACU Registered Nurse, you will play a critical role in the immediate post‑operative care of surgical patients. Your responsibilities will include managing airway support, closely monitoring neurological and cardiac status, and responding promptly to any complications or side effects. You will provide initial wound care to the patients’ surgical site and ensure patient stability during recovery. You will collaborate with the surgical and anesthesia team.

This role includes on‑call availability during select non‑business hours which will be discussed in the interview.

• Deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care while managing evidence‑based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team – consisting of the provider(s), therapy, and more.
• Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients.
• Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly.
• Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment and follow‑up measures.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (RN) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Registered Nurse with Associate Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree, or Registered Nurse Diploma.
• At least 1 year of critical care experience (ICU, ER, PACU) – required.

Tri Star Centennial Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. Benefits include comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services; wellbeing support; paid time off; family leave; disability coverage; 401(k) with 100% match on 3%‑9% of pay; employee stock purchase plan; financing and education support; and additional benefits such as fertility, adoption assistance, insurance, and consumer discounts.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.