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Registered Nurse Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU RN)

$50 - $76 per hour

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Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $50 $76/hr | $103,000 $158,000 annually

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled PACU Registered Nurse to provide critical post-operative care for patients recovering from anesthesia. This role requires strong clinical judgment and the ability to respond quickly to changing patient conditions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor patients recovering from anesthesia, including airway, vitals, and neurological status
  • Manage pain control and post-operative complications
  • Provide rapid intervention in emergency situations
  • Communicate patient status to surgical and anesthesia teams
  • Prepare patients for discharge or transfer to inpatient units

Qualifications

  • Active RN license
  • BLS and ACLS required (PALS preferred for pediatric settings)
  • PACU, ICU, or critical care experience strongly preferred
  • Ability to work in high-acuity, fast-paced environments
Vacancy posted 19 days ago
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