RN - PACU

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

RN - PACU

Talented Medical Solutions

Contract

In-Office | Greeley, CO, United States

Primary location is NCMC PACU and pre-op, but you must float to Loveland or BFC PACU/Pre-Op as needed.

PALS and ACLS required.

One 24-hour call per month on Saturday (0700-0700) or Sunday (0700-0700).

2 weeknight calls a month (1900-0700) and holiday rotation per unit policy.

Responsibilities

• Perform post-anesthesia assessments and monitor PACU patients for stability.

• Administer medications and manage pain control per orders and protocols.

• Document patient status, interventions, and outcomes in the EHR with accuracy.

• Monitor vital signs and promptly respond to adverse events in PACU.

• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies.

• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff to ensure seamless recovery.

• Assist with efficient patient flow to meet departmental targets and turnover goals.

• Demonstrate accountability for personal performance and contribute to shared team targets.

• Maintain sterile technique and adhere to infection control protocols.

• Educate patients and families about post-anesthesia care and discharge instructions.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and participate in QA initiatives.

• Ensure accurate inventory management of PACU supplies and equipment.

Experience/Qualifications

• Active RN license with current PACU or perioperative experience.

• Post-anesthesia and PACU assessment proficiency with vitals monitoring.

• Medication administration per orders and pain management protocols.

• Accurate EHR documentation of status, interventions, and outcomes.

• Regulatory compliance and adherence to hospital policies and infection control.

• Sterile technique and strict infection prevention practices.

• Collaborative communication with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses.

• Patient flow optimization and adherence to turnover targets.

• Patient and family education on post-anesthesia care and discharge plans.

• Quality assurance involvement and process improvement participation.

• Demonstrated accountability and achievement of personal and team targets.

• Inventory and equipment management for PACU supplies.

What's in it for you? (Salary, Commissions & Benefits)

• On-site position based in Greeley, CO — collaborate face-to-face with your team and be part of the local workplace community

• Competitive base salary as the core component of your compensation package