Post Anesthesia Care Nurse

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) – Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) to provide specialized nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia and surgical procedures. The PACU RN is responsible for monitoring patient recovery, assessing post-operative conditions, administering medications and treatments, and ensuring a safe transition of care. The ideal candidate will have strong Medical-Surgical experience, expertise in IV therapy and conscious sedation, and the ability to respond effectively to changing patient conditions in a fast-paced clinical environment. Key Responsibilities Provide comprehensive post-anesthesia nursing care to patients recovering from surgical and procedural interventions. Assess, monitor, and document patient status, including airway management, vital signs, pain control, and recovery progress. Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments in accordance with physician orders and established protocols. Perform IV insertions, phlebotomy procedures, and ongoing vascular access management. Monitor patients receiving or recovering from conscious sedation and identify potential complications. Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition, initiating appropriate interventions as needed. Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Educate patients and families regarding post-procedure care, recovery expectations, and discharge instructions. Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation. Adhere to patient safety, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance standards. Qualifications Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN or ADN) from an accredited nursing program. Active New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License. Primary Source Verification of RN License and Registration through the New York State Department of Education (NYSED). American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification. Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience . Minimum 2 years of IV insertion and phlebotomy experience . Minimum 2 years of conscious sedation experience . Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and patient monitoring skills. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Preferred Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Previous PACU or perioperative nursing experience. Experience caring for post-anesthesia and post-surgical patients in an acute care setting. Shift is 12 hrs/day (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM), 36 hrs/week Location is Bronx, NY 10461 Pay Range for Locals: $71 - $76 per hour Pay Range for Travelers: $3,010 - $3,060 per week Company Description Pride Health offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances. Accommodations We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pride Health