Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU

Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU

A healthcare organization in Northern New Mexico is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join its Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). This role is responsible for delivering high-quality post-operative nursing care, monitoring patients recovering from anesthesia, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe and effective patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the PACU using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Monitor and assess patients recovering from surgical procedures and anesthesia.
• Respond promptly to changes in patient condition and communicate updates to the care team.
• Support the physical, emotional, and cultural needs of patients and their families.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with nursing standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
• Follow established protocols for patient safety and recovery.

Schedule

• Full-Time Days
• Rotating weekends
• On-call responsibilities required
• Holiday coverage as needed
• Scheduling flexibility may be required based on department needs

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program
• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Minimum of 1 year of PACU experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior post-anesthesia or surgical recovery experience
• PALS certification or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills

Key Skills Required

• Post-Anesthesia Patient Care
• Patient Assessment & Monitoring
• Critical Thinking
• Emergency Response
• Interdisciplinary Communication
• Clinical Documentation

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Generous paid time off and extended illness benefits
• Life insurance and income protection programs
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Critical illness and accident insurance options
• Identity theft protection
• Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance
• Student loan assistance programs
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Professional growth and career development opportunities

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