PACU Nurse

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellbeing programs

Retirement plan

Education support

Job summary

Fairview Hospital seeks a PACU Registered Nurse to provide immediate post-operative care, manage airway, monitor neuro and cardiac status, and respond to complications. You will perform initial wound care, ensure patient stability, and collaborate with surgical and anesthesia teams.

The role requires independent assessment, thorough documentation, patient education, and on-call availability. Qualifications include an RN license with an Associate or Bachelor's degree, at least 1 year in critical

Qualifications

• RN license with an Associate or Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum 1 year of critical care experience (ICU, ER, PACU).
• Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications within required timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate post-operative care and monitor airway, neurological and cardiac status.
• Collaborate with surgical and anesthesia teams.
• Independent assessment, documentation, patient education, and on-call availability.
• Deliver evidence-based care and document thoroughly.

Skills

Critical thinking

Leadership

Teamwork

Patient education

Education

RN license with Associate or Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Role Overview:

The PACU Registered Nurse provides immediate post-operative care to surgical patients, managing airway support, monitoring neurological and cardiac status, and responding to complications. They perform initial wound care, ensure patient stability, and collaborate with surgical and anesthesia teams. The role involves independent assessment, documentation, patient education, and on-call availability.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver patient-centered, evidence-based care; utilize critical thinking and scientific judgment; assess and monitor patient conditions; document thoroughly; educate patients and families about medical conditions and follow-up.

Qualifications and Skills:

RN license with Associate or Bachelors Degree; at least 1 year of critical care experience (ICU, ER, PACU); certifications in Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support within specified timeframes. Strong clinical skills, leadership, and teamwork are essential.

Benefits:

Comprehensive health, wellbeing, retirement, education support, and additional perks aimed at supporting employees’ personal and professional growth. Eligibility varies by location.