PACU Registered Nurse (RN)

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionA healthcare facility in Montrose is seeking a skilled Same Day Surgery / PACU Registered Nurse to join its perioperative services team.This dayshift role is ideal for a nurse who thrives in a fast-paced surgical environment and is committed to delivering safe, efficient, and compassionate perioperative care.The Same Day Surgery / PACU RN provides both preoperative and post-anesthesia care for patients undergoing outpatient and same day surgical procedures. This role focuses on closely monitoring patients as they recover from anesthesia, managing pain and post-operative symptoms, and ensuring safe and timely discharge readiness in coordination with the surgical team.Key Responsibilities• Provide preoperative and post-anesthesia care for surgical patients. • Monitor patients during recovery from anesthesia and surgical procedures. • Assess and manage pain, vital signs, and post-operative status. • Support safe and efficient discharge planning and patient readiness. • Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and perioperative team members. • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation. • Respond quickly to changes in patient condition in a recovery setting. • Promote patient safety and comfort throughout the perioperative process.Qualifications• Minimum of 1 year of relevant nursing experience in same day surgery, PACU, or perioperative care preferred. • Active Registered Nurse license in good standing. • Strong assessment, critical-thinking, and communication skills. • Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced surgical recovery environment. • Commitment to patient safety and high-quality perioperative care.Schedule• Day shift • Call responsibilities requiredBenefits• Relocation assistance available on a case-by-case basis • Opportunity to earn additional compensation through participation in the Clinical Ladder Program • Professional growth and perioperative career development opportunities • Collaborative surgical services team environment