PACU Registered Nurse

Vetted Solutions; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse for the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The role focuses on high-quality postoperative care, monitoring vitals, managing pain, and ensuring safe recovery with discharge education.

Collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and care teams is essential. The ideal candidate holds a nursing license and demonstrates strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Nursing license required.
• Strong clinical judgment, excellent communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to respond effectively in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient recovery and vital signs.
• Manage pain and administer medications as needed.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort during PACU stay.
• Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize outcomes.
• Engage in professional development and evidence-based practices.

Skills

Nursing license

Clinical judgment

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

Role:

Part-time Registered Nurse in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).

Responsibilities:

Provide high-quality post-anesthesia care to surgical patients, monitor vital signs, manage pain, administer medications, and respond promptly to changes in patient status. Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe recovery and patient education for discharge.

Qualifications and Skills:

Nursing license required. Strong clinical judgment, excellent communication, and teamwork skills. Ability to respond effectively in fast-paced environments.

Key Duties:

Monitor patient recovery, manage pain and medications, ensure patient safety, and participate in interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize patient outcomes. Engage in professional development and evidence-based practices to support nursing excellence.