Registered Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Overview

Location:

NM, Santa Fe | Type:
Contract | Status:
Active | Posted: 07/14/2026 | Travel experience required.

• Monitor patients’ levels of consciousness and vital signs during recovery from anesthesia.
• Administer medications for pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms.
• Assess patients for signs of complications and intervene as necessary.
• Document patient status, treatments, and clinical findings accurately.
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals.
• Educate patients and families on post-surgery care and recovery instructions.
• Prepare patients for discharge once recovery criteria are met.
• Implement infection control and safety measures.
• Respond to emergency situations and provide critical interventions.

• Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a PACU or critical care setting.
• Proficiency in monitoring equipment and electronic health records.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Experience in surgical recovery or critical care environments.
• Familiarity with hospital systems like Epic or Mediexcel.

• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
• Certified Post-Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) preferred.