PACU Preop Nurse – Recovery & Anesthesia Care

United Surgical Partners International; Venice (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Coast Endoscopy Center of Venice is seeking a Preoperative PACU Registered Nurse to provide continuous high-quality nursing care for patients recovering from general anesthesia or sedation. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, ensuring safety, comfort, and privacy while supporting the surgical team.

The role requires graduation from an accredited RN program, an active Florida RN license, and current BLS/ACLS. PACU or critical care experience is preferred.

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.
• 1 year 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 patients emerging from general anesthesia and/or sedation.
• Continuously evaluate patient’s condition, ensuring safety, comfort and privacy.
• Assist physicians in procedure rooms with tasks, conscious sedation, and sterile technique as appropriate.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for discharge preparation.

Skills

Communication skills

Nursing judgment

Workload organization

Verbal and written communication

Education

Florida RN license (Active)

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification (optional)

Job description

Gulf Coast Endoscopy Center of Venice is seeking a Preoperative PACU Registered Nurse to provide continuous high-quality nursing care for patients recovering from general anesthesia or sedation. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, ensuring safety, comfort, and privacy while supporting the surgical team.

The role requires graduation from an accredited RN program, an active Florida RN license, and current BLS/ACLS. PACU or critical care experience is preferred.