Pre-Op​/PACU Pain Management Registered Nurse

RN Pain

Position Summary:

The Pain Management Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing interventional pain management procedures. This role requires excellent clinical judgment, adaptability, and a commitment to safe, compassionate, and efficient patient care in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
. The RN will be cross-trained and expected to function effectively in Pre-Op, Procedure Room, and PACU settings, supporting continuity of care throughout the peri-procedural experience.

• Conduct thorough pre-procedure assessments, including patient history, allergies, and medication reconciliation.
• Establish and maintain IV access if needed for sedation cases and administer pre-procedure medications as ordered.
• Educate patients and families on procedure expectations.
• Collaborate with physicians and procedural staff to prepare patients for pain management procedures.

• Assist the physician and anesthesia provider (if applicable) during interventional pain procedures (e.g., epidural steroid injections, nerve blocks, radio frequency ablations, spinal cord stimulator trials, etc.).
• Monitor patient status and vital signs (if applicable) throughout procedures requiring local, moderate, or MAC sedation.
• Maintain a sterile field, ensure appropriate supplies and equipment are available, and anticipate team needs.
• Demonstrate strong procedural support skills.

• Provide vigilant monitoring and recovery care for patients following sedation or anesthesia.
• Assess airway, hemodynamic, and neurological status; intervene promptly for any changes.
• Manage pain and nausea per provider orders.
• Educate patients and caregivers on discharge criteria, post-procedure instructions, and follow-up care.
• Document all care accurately and timely in the electronic medical record.

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice, in good standing.

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - required.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - required.

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
• BSN preferred.

• Minimum 1-2 years of nursing experience in Pain Management, PACU, Pre-Op, Critical Care, PCU, or Emergency Nursing preferred.
• Strong IV initiation, monitoring, and medication administration skills required.
• Familiarity with EKG monitoring and airway management preferred.

• High-volume outpatient or hospital-based pain management department.
• Fast-paced, procedure-driven environment requiring efficiency and composure.
• Frequent standing, walking, and lifting of equipment or assisting patients.
• Exposure to sedation and procedural equipment.