PACU & Pre-Op RN: Recovery Care Specialist

Community Health Systems; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our PACU/Pre-Op teams. The role is full-time (36 hours weekly, Mon-Fri with occasional weekends and call).

You will provide patient-centered care across the perioperative continuum, collaborating with surgeons and staff to ensure safe, efficient recovery for surgical patients. Qualifications include RN license and Basic Life Support; 0-2 years in acute care preferred.

Qualifications

• RN license and BCLS/ACLS/PALS certifications required or in progress.
• 0-2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role preferred.
• Experience in PACU, Pre-Op, or acute care settings is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care through nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Coordinate and deliver care in PACU/Pre-Op with physicians and care team.
• Administer medications and monitor for side effects.
• Respond to medical emergencies and participate in life-saving interventions as needed.
• Educate patients and families on post-operative care and discharge instructions.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Infection control

CPR

Team collaboration

Education

RN licensure

BCLS

ACLS

PALS

Tools

Vital signs monitor

IV pumps

Ventilators

Job description

Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our PACU/Pre-Op teams. The role is full-time (36 hours weekly, Mon-Fri with occasional weekends and call).

You will provide patient-centered care across the perioperative continuum, collaborating with surgeons and staff to ensure safe, efficient recovery for surgical patients. Qualifications include RN license and Basic Life Support; 0-2 years in acute care preferred.