PACU Registered Nurse (PACU RN)

PACU Registered Nurse (PACU RN)
Location: Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
Employment Type: Full-Time
Openings: 2 Positions
Department: PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit)
Work Model: Onsite (Hospital)
Hiring PACU Registered Nurses (PACU RN) to provide safe, high-quality post-operative patient care in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) . The PACU RN will monitor and manage patients recovering from anesthesia, ensure airway and hemodynamic stability, manage pain and post-operative complications, and collaborate closely with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and perioperative teams. This role requires strong assessment skills, rapid clinical judgment, and excellent communication to support smooth recovery and safe transfer/discharge.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care for post-surgical and procedural patients recovering from anesthesia
• Perform continuous assessment of airway, breathing, circulation, neurological status, and pain level
• Monitor and interpret vital signs, telemetry, and overall recovery progress
• Administer medications including pain management, antiemetics, fluids, and ordered post-op treatments
• Identify and respond to post-anesthesia complications (respiratory depression, bleeding, hypotension, nausea/vomiting, etc.)
• Maintain and document accurate patient care records in EMR
• Coordinate safe patient transfer to inpatient units or discharge per PACU protocols
• Communicate patient status updates to surgeons, anesthesia team, and family members as appropriate
• Maintain compliance with infection control, patient safety, and quality standards
• Participate in unit-based performance improvement and professional practice initiatives

Must-Have Requirements
Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) - Required
License: Active Arizona Registered Nurse (RN) License - Required
Experience: 1-2 years of RN experience required (PACU/OR/ICU/Telemetry preferred)
Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Prior PACU / Recovery Room nursing experience
• Experience in ICU / Critical Care / Telemetry
• Strong airway management knowledge and post-op complication recognition
• ACLS certification (preferred)
• PALS certification (preferred, depending on patient population)
• Strong teamwork and ability to perform under pressure in fast-paced perioperative setting

Core Skills & Competencies

• PACU / post-operative recovery nursing
• Airway monitoring and post-anesthesia assessment
• Hemodynamic monitoring & rapid escalation of care
• Pain management and medication administration
• Patient safety, infection prevention, and documentation
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary coordination
• Compassionate, patient-centered care delivery

Recruiter Submission Template -


Full Name:
Degree Major with University and Completion Year:
Do you have an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)? (Yes/No - provide details):
Do you have an Active Arizona RN License? (Yes/No - License # and Expiry Date):
Compact RN License? (Yes/No - if yes, specify state):
BLS Certification (Yes/No - Expiry Date):
ACLS Certification (Yes/No - Expiry Date): (Preferred)
PALS Certification (Yes/No - Expiry Date): (Preferred)
otal RN Experience (Years):
Total PACU Experience (Years):
Total OR / Perioperative Experience (Years):
Total ICU / Critical Care Experience (Years):
Do you have at least 1-2 years RN experience? (Yes/No - details):
Do you have 2+ years PACU/ICU experience? (Yes/No - qualifies for bonus):
Experience in post-anesthesia recovery monitoring (Yes/No - details):
Motivation / Reason for interest in this position:
Contact Number:
E mail Id:
LinkedIn Id:
Full Address (Street, City, State, Zip Code):
Notice period: (in weeks):
Expected Salary:
Are you ready to relocate on your own expenses and comfortable working onsite in Sierra Vista, AZ 85635?