What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (PACU) position at Health Wealth Safe?
Provide post-anesthesia nursing care in a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) as a Per Diem PACU Registered Nurse (RN). Deliver critical support to patients recovering from anesthesia, monitoring vital signs, assessing recovery progress, and ensuring safe, high-quality post-operative care.
Key Duties
Key Duties
- Monitor patients closely during recovery and respond promptly to changes in condition
- Perform assessments, document findings, and communicate updates to the care team
- Administer and manage post-operative care in coordination with physicians and other professionals
- Support safe recovery using clinical best practices and appropriate technology
- Maintain patient safety, comfort, and adherence to established protocols
- Current RN licensure
- Strong PACU/post-operative and critical care assessment skills
- Ability to make timely decisions and provide rapid interventions
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Commitment to patient safety and quality care