RN - PACU-Loveland-CO-Pay Negotiable

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: RN - PACU

Job Summary:
Provides specialized nursing care to patients recovering from surgery and anesthesia in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). Closely monitors patients during recovery, manages pain and post-operative complications, and ensures safe stabilization before transfer or discharge.

Education & Experience:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required.

• 1–2 years of PACU, perioperative, ICU, or critical care nursing experience preferred.

• Experience caring for post-operative patients and managing recovery from anesthesia is preferred.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required.

• BLS certification required.

• ACLS certification required.

• PALS certification preferred or required based on patient population.

• CPAN or CAPA certification preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and continuously monitor patients recovering from anesthesia and surgery.

• Monitor vital signs, respiratory status, cardiac rhythms, level of consciousness, and pain.

• Administer medications, IV therapy, oxygen, and other prescribed treatments safely.

• Recognize and respond promptly to airway, respiratory, cardiovascular, and other post-operative complications.

• Manage pain, nausea, and other recovery-related symptoms.

• Collaborate with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and the healthcare team to coordinate patient care.

• Determine readiness for transfer or discharge according to established recovery criteria.

• Maintain accurate documentation and follow infection control and patient safety standards.