Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU

Post-Anesthesia Care Nurse

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Monitoring: Assess, observe, and continuously monitor post-anesthesia patients, closely tracking vital signs and levels of consciousness.
• Airway Management: Ensure patient airway patency and assess for any immediate post-operative complications.
• Pain Management: Administer prescribed medications and execute comfort measures for effective pain management and nausea control.
• Collaboration: Partner closely with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and the broader healthcare team to coordinate seamless patient care.
• Discharge & Education: Educate patients and their families regarding post-surgery recovery and at-home care instructions.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program; BSN preferred.
• License/Certification: Active, valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Virginia.
• Certifications Required: BLS required within 90 days of hire; ACLS and PALS must be obtained prior to completion of orientation.
• Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of RN experience required, with prior critical care or PACU hospital experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE