Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse (RN)

Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse (RN)

Recovering From Surgery Requires a Nurse Who Knows What to Watch For The period immediately following anesthesia requires close observation, strong assessment skills, and the ability to recognize and respond quickly when a patient's condition changes.

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for our Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) to provide focused post-operative nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia and surgical procedures.

As a PACU RN, you will monitor patients through the immediate recovery period, assess their readiness for the next level of care, manage pain and other post-operative needs, and collaborate closely with anesthesia, surgical, and nursing teams.

What You'll Do

• Assess and monitor patients throughout post-anesthesia recovery
• Closely monitor vital signs, airway, respiratory status, neurological status, pain, and overall condition
• Recognize changes in patient condition and intervene or escalate care appropriately
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered
• Manage post-operative pain, nausea, comfort, and other recovery needs
• Provide patient and family education regarding post-operative care
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, nurses, and other members of the multidisciplinary team
• Help ensure patients are safely transitioned to the appropriate next level of care

Requirements

What We're Looking For Current New York State RN license PACU, post-anesthesia, recovery room, or other relevant acute-care nursing experience preferred Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition Effective communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced acute-care environment

Why Jamaica Hospital Medical Center? You'll join a team providing care during one of the most clinically important stages of the surgical experience, when careful assessment, sound judgment, and timely intervention can directly affect a patient's recovery. Salary: $58.21/hour + applicable differentials Benefits: Full 1199 Union Benefits Schedule: Full-Time, 12-Hour Day Shift Location: Jamaica Hospital Medical Center