PACU Nurse: Pre-Op Recovery Champion with Strong Benefits

United Surgical Partners International; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International (USPI) is seeking a Pre Op PACU Nurse to provide continuous, high-quality nursing care for patients emerging from anesthesia or sedation. The role requires strong clinical judgment, coordination with the OR team, and dedication to patient safety and comfort.

The ideal candidate holds an RN license, is BLS/ACLS certified (PALS if required), and has PACU or critical care experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing.
• Active RN license in the state.
• BLS and ACLS Required, PALS if required by the center.
• 2 years experience in PACU or Critical Care preferred.
• Ability to make decisions based on nursing judgment.
• Able to prioritize and organize workload to meet the needs of patients and the unit.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuity and quality nursing care for all patients with continual evaluation of condition.
• Assist physicians in procedure rooms with tasks, conscious sedation, and sterile technique as appropriate.
• Provide comprehensive patient care to patients emerging from general anesthesia or sedation; assess, plan, implement and evaluate for discharge.

Skills

RN

Communication

Decision making

Prioritization

Education

RN License

Job description

United Surgical Partners International (USPI) is seeking a Pre Op PACU Nurse to provide continuous, high-quality nursing care for patients emerging from anesthesia or sedation. The role requires strong clinical judgment, coordination with the OR team, and dedication to patient safety and comfort.

The ideal candidate holds an RN license, is BLS/ACLS certified (PALS if required), and has PACU or critical care experience.