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Registered Nurse- PACU

  • Georgia, Atlanta

  • 07/02/2026

  • Contract

  • Active

Job Description:

  • Job Summary
    We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) – PACU to provide high-quality nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia following surgical or procedural interventions. The PACU RN is responsible for monitoring patients during the immediate post-operative phase, assessing recovery progress, managing pain, identifying and responding to complications, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure safe and effective patient care.

    Key Responsibilities
    1. Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).
    2. Monitor patients recovering from general, regional, or local anesthesia.
    3. Perform ongoing patient assessments, including vital signs, neurological status, airway management, and pain evaluation.
    4. Recognize and respond promptly to post-operative complications or changes in patient condition.
    5. Administer medications, intravenous fluids, blood products, and treatments as prescribed.
    6. Manage post-operative pain and implement appropriate comfort measures.
    7. Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
    8. Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
    9. Educate patients and their families regarding post-operative recovery, discharge instructions, medications, and follow-up care.
    10. Ensure compliance with infection prevention, patient safety, and quality care standards.
    11. Prepare patients for discharge or transfer to the appropriate level of care.
    12. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
    13. Perform other duties as assigned.

    Required Qualifications
    1. Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
    2. Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.
    3. Minimum of 1–2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience, with PACU, Critical Care, ICU, Emergency Department, or Surgical Services experience preferred based on facility requirements.
    4. Strong knowledge of post-anesthesia recovery, patient assessment, and perioperative nursing care.
    5. Proficiency in administering medications, IV therapy, and post-operative monitoring.
    6. Excellent clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
    7. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
    8. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented healthcare environment.
    9. Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems.

    Preferred Qualifications
    1. Previous PACU nursing experience.
    2. Experience caring for adult and/or pediatric post-operative patients.
    3. Familiarity with moderate sedation recovery protocols.
    4. Experience with patient-controlled analgesia (PCA), ventilator management, or telemetry monitoring.
    5. Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).

    Certifications
    1. Current Registered Nurse (RN) License – Required.
    2. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification – Required.
    3. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification – Required.
    4. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification – Preferred or required based on facility needs.
    5. Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) – Preferred.

    Note- Travel Experience Required

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