PRN PACU RN - Tucson AZ

PACU RN - Tucson, AZ Essential Duties & Responsibilities Receive patients directly from the operating room and provide Phase I and/or Phase II post-anesthesia care Monitor airway, breathing, circulation, neurological status, and pain level during recovery Identify and manage post-anesthesia complications including pain, nausea, respiratory compromise, and hemodynamic instability Administer IV fluids and medications per anesthesia and provider orders Accurately document assessments, interventions, and discharge readiness in the electronic medical record Communicate patient status and concerns with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and perioperative team Provide post-operative education and discharge instructions to patients and caregivers Ensure patients meet established PACU discharge criteria prior to same-day discharge Maintain a safe, efficient patient flow to support on-time case turnover Adhere to ambulatory surgery center policies, patient safety standards, and infection control protocols Qualifications Current, unrestricted Arizona RN license AZ Fingerprint Card Minimum 2 year PACU or critical care experience Need to have worked in PACU or equivalent within the last 6 months BLS and ACLS required Strong assessment, time-management, and critical-thinking skills Ability to work independently while managing multiple post-operative recoveries Current Physical and TB Test (within the last year) Physical Requirements Ability to stand and move throughout the shift Ability to safely lift, position, and assist patients Ability to respond quickly to emergency situations Work Environment & Schedule Ambulatory Surgery Center PACU Multiple Shifts Available Shifts very depending on facility need and RN availability Pay: $40-42 based on experience #J-18808-Ljbffr