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Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU

Northwestern Medical Center

Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU

The PACU RN provides post-anesthesia care to patients emerging from surgery. The role emphasizes airway management, hemodynamic stability, pain control, and readiness for discharge or transfer to a designated unit.

The nurse collaborates with anesthesia teams and surgeons to ensure safe recovery and clear post-anesthesia instructions for patients and families.

Responsibilities
  • Monitor airway, breathing, circulation, and recovery status in the immediate post-anesthesia period.
  • Administer analgesia and antiemetic therapies; manage fluid balance as ordered.
  • Assess pain, sedation level, and neurologic status; respond to deviations from expected recovery trajectory.
  • Coordinate with OR staff and receiving units to determine disposition and bed placement.
  • Document recovery progress and discharge criteria in the EHR and provide post-anesthesia instructions.
Qualifications

Education:

Associate degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited program.

Licensure:

Current and valid RN license in the state of practice.

Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Post-anesthesia nursing credentials or CCRN preferred but not required

Experience or Skills:

Experience in PACU or perioperative settings; strong airway management and critical thinking skills.

Experience
  • Perioperative or PACU nursing experience
  • Experience with post-anesthesia recovery protocols
Preferred
  • BSN preferred
  • Perfusion or anesthesia-related certifications
  • Work Environment

    Operating room recovery area with close collaboration with anesthesia, surgery, and floor teams; typical shifts align with surgical cases.

    Documentation and post-discharge planning are essential components of daily work.

Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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