PACU & Pre-Op RN — On-Call, Floats, PALS/ACLS

Talented-Medical-Solutions; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Talented-Medical-Solutions seeks an experienced RN for a PACU/Post-Anesthesia Care role based in Greeley, CO. The primary location is NCMC PACU with required float to Loveland or BFC PACU/Pre-Op as needed.

ACLS/PALS required with on-call duties and holiday rotation. You will perform post-anesthesia assessments, manage pain, document in the EHR, and collaborate with surgeons and nurses to optimize patient flow and safety.

Qualifications

• Active RN license with current PACU or perioperative experience.
• Post-anesthesia and PACU assessment proficiency with vitals monitoring.
• Medication administration per orders and pain management protocols.
• Accurate EHR documentation of status, interventions, and outcomes.
• Regulatory compliance and adherence to hospital policies and infection control.
• Sterile technique and strict infection prevention practices.
• Collaborative communication with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses.
• Patient flow optimization and adherence to turnover targets.
• Patient and family education on post-anesthesia care and discharge plans.
• Quality assurance involvement and process improvement participation.
• Demonstrated accountability and achievement of personal and team targets.
• Inventory and equipment management for PACU supplies.

Responsibilities

• Perform post-anesthesia assessments and monitor PACU patients for stability.
• Administer medications and manage pain control per orders and protocols.
• Document patient status, interventions, and outcomes in the EHR with accuracy.
• Monitor vital signs and promptly respond to adverse events in PACU.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff to ensure seamless recovery.
• Assist with efficient patient flow to meet departmental targets and turnover goals.
• Demonstrate accountability for personal performance and contribute to shared team targets.
• Maintain sterile technique and adhere to infection control protocols.
• Educate patients and families about post-anesthesia care and discharge instructions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and participate in QA initiatives.
• Ensure accurate inventory management of PACU supplies.

Skills

RN license

PACU experience

EHR documentation

Patient care

Infection control

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Talented-Medical-Solutions seeks an experienced RN for a PACU/Post-Anesthesia Care role based in Greeley, CO. The primary location is NCMC PACU with required float to Loveland or BFC PACU/Pre-Op as needed.

ACLS/PALS required with on-call duties and holiday rotation. You will perform post-anesthesia assessments, manage pain, document in the EHR, and collaborate with surgeons and nurses to optimize patient flow and safety.