What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN PACU - Per Diem - Days position at Precision Scans INC?
JOBID: PHS-3813
Position: RN PACU - Per Diem - Days
Shift Schedule: 07:00 - 19:30
Location: Anaheim, CA, 92804
Job Type: 13 week
pay rate : $40-$45
Start date:08/11/2025 - 02/08/2026
Per Diem RN PACU day Shift RN – times of shift (12hr shift) - NO GUARANTEED HOURS
Job Summary:
The PACU RN provides high-quality care to post-surgical patients recovering from anesthesia. The nurse monitors vital signs, manages pain, assesses for post-anesthesia complications, and ensures a safe transition from the surgical setting to other levels of care or discharge. The PACU nurse collaborates closely with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals to deliver patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor patients as they recover from anesthesia, assessing for airway, breathing, circulation, and neurological status.
- Administer medications including pain management, anti-nausea drugs, and IV fluids as prescribed.
- Manage post-operative complications such as respiratory distress, bleeding, or delayed emergence from anesthesia.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
- Educate patients and their families about post-operative care, discharge instructions, and follow-up appointments.
- Collaborate with the surgical team, anesthesia providers, and inpatient staff to ensure smooth patient transitions.
- Adhere to infection control, safety procedures, and hospital protocols at all times.
- Respond to emergencies promptly and provide life-support measures as needed (e.g., ACLS interventions).
- Maintain patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality throughout care delivery.
Qualifications:
- Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN required).
- Licensure: Active RN license in [State].
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS required (PALS preferred depending on facility population).
- Experience:
- Minimum 1 year of RN experience in a PACU, ICU, or ER setting preferred.
- Strong knowledge of anesthetic agents and post-op complications.
- Minimum 1 year of RN experience in a PACU, ICU, or ER setting preferred.
Precision Scans is an equal opportunity employer, committed to cultural diversity. Precision Scans will provide equal consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, or medical condition.
Salary : $40 - $45