PACU RN - Shift - Tucson AZ

PACU RN - Tucson, AZ

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Receive patients directly from the operating room and provide Phase I and/or Phase II post-anesthesia care
• Monitor airway, breathing, circulation, neurological status, and pain level during recovery
• Identify and manage post-anesthesia complications including pain, nausea, respiratory compromise, and hemodynamic instability
• Administer IV fluids and medications per anesthesia and provider orders
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and discharge readiness in the electronic medical record
• Communicate patient status and concerns with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and perioperative team
• Provide post-operative education and discharge instructions to patients and caregivers
• Ensure patients meet established PACU discharge criteria prior to same-day discharge
• Maintain a safe, efficient patient flow to support on-time case turnover
• Adhere to ambulatory surgery center policies, patient safety standards, and infection control protocols

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Arizona RN license
• AZ Fingerprint Card
• Minimum 2 year PACU or critical care experience
  • Need to have worked in PACU or equivalent within the last 6 months
• BLS and ACLS required
• Strong assessment, time-management, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple post-operative recoveries
• Current Physical and TB Test (within the last year)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and move throughout the shift
• Ability to safely lift, position, and assist patients
• Ability to respond quickly to emergency situations

Work Environment & Schedule

• Ambulatory Surgery Center PACU
• Multiple Shifts Available
  • Shifts very depending on facility need and RN availability

Pay: $40-42 based on experience