Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU

RN – Ambulatory/Outpatient PACU

Shift: 8-hour days only; consideration for 4x8 or 5x8 scheduling. Shift times: Mix of 06:00–14:30 and 07:30–16:00.

Assignment Details: Required end date: Unit closes 11/25/2026.

Requirements: Minimum 2 years RN experience required. Required certifications: ALS, BLS, PALS. Ambulatory/outpatient PACU experience. Ability to start and maintain IVs. Pre/post-op care: discharge instructions, medication reconciliation, obtain operative/procedural consent. Familiarity with malignant hyperthermia protocol; pain assessment and management.

Roles & Responsibilities: Provide high-quality nursing care in the outpatient PACU setting for a diverse patient population including infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Monitor and assess patients recovering from procedures, ensuring their comfort and safety. Administer medications and manage post-operative care, including pain management. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient care.

Compliance / Notes: Up to 7 days auto-approved RTO (no holidays), no RTO during the first week, and all RTO must be pre-approved. Pre-start testing: Candidate must go into the lab within 48 hours after signing; all testing must be completed within 48 hours. Specialty testing: Must pass EKG testing prior to start. Vaccines: COVID-19 vaccine not required; flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only).