PACU Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

Job Description

Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, 9:00 AM–9:30 PM.
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week.

• Minimum 2 years of dedicated PACU nursing experience .
• Active Michigan RN license required at submission .
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification .

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) for a temporary hospital assignment in Bay City, Michigan. The RN will provide post-operative care, monitor patients recovering from anesthesia, and respond promptly to changes in patient condition.

• 12-hour day shifts, 9:00 AM–9:30 PM.
• 36 guaranteed hours per week.
• Weekend availability required.
• On-call availability required.

• Monitor vital signs, oxygen saturation, and level of consciousness during post-anesthesia recovery.
• Maintain airway patency and assess respiratory status.
• Administer prescribed medications, IV fluids, pain relief, and antiemetics.
• Assess surgical sites, dressings, and drainage for complications.
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition and post-operative emergencies.
• Document patient assessments and care in the electronic medical record.
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and the perioperative care team.