Registered Nurse - PACU - PRN
Job in
Odessa, Ector County, Texas, 79767, USA
Listed on 2026-06-04
Listing for:
Odessa Regional Hospital, LP
Per diem
position Listed on 2026-06-04
Job specializations:
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Nursing
ICU Nurse, RN Nurse
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Summary:
As an PACU Registered Nurse, you will care for patients recovering from anesthesia and surgery in a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).
Shift:- Days
- Check blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and temperature
- Check the patient's level of consciousness and orientation
- Administer medications to treat pain and nausea
- Look for signs of bleeding, low blood pressure, or arrhythmias
- Dress wounds and assess drains
- Teach patients and their families about post-operative care
- Update surgeons and anesthesiologists on the patient's condition
- Transfer patients to the next destination, usually within a few hours
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
- BLS and ACLS certifications
- PALS preferred
- Minimum 1 year of experience required
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care
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