RN - PACU
Listed on 2026-09-05
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Nursing
ICU Nurse, Nurse Anesthetist/CRNA, Surgical Assistant, Emergency Medicine
RN - PACU
Profession: RN
Specialty: PACU
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Day Shift
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: 1-2 years recent ICU and/or Level I trauma center PACU experience required
License: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state
Certifications: PALS, BLS, ACLS required; CPAN, TNCC, CCRN highly desirable
Must-Have:
- Recent PACU/Preop experience
- Minimum 2 years ICU experience
- Critical thinking ability
- Ability to work independently
Description:
Monitor post-operative patients' levels of recovery and consciousness from anesthesia and provide updates to the medical team as needed.
Obtain and record patients' vital signs.
Observe patients for signs of side effects of anesthesia medication.
Treat pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms of anesthesia and administer medication as prescribed.
Update charting (EMR), patient files, and medical records.
Educate patients and their families on post-surgery care and answer any questions.
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