PACU Registered Nurse

Tristar Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Job summary

TriStar Health in Nashville, TN seeks a compassionate PACU RN to deliver evidence-based post-anesthesia care. You will assess patients, monitor airway and vital signs, manage pain, and administer medications while responding swiftly to changes in condition.

Collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and multidisciplinary teams, you will ensure safe transitions through recovery, document care accurately, and educate patients and families.

Qualifications

• Active Tennessee RN license and BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification preferred; PACU experience preferred.
• Strong assessment and post-anesthesia care skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients in PACU and monitor vital signs.
• Maintain airway status and manage pain after surgery.
• Administer medications and respond promptly to changes in condition.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and multidisciplinary teams.

Job description

TriStar Health is seeking a compassionate, safety-focused PACU RN to provide evidence-based care for patients recovering from anesthesia in Nashville, Tennessee. You will assess patients, monitor vital signs and airway status, manage pain, administer medications, and promptly respond to changes in condition. Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and multidisciplinary teams to support safe transitions through post-anesthesia recovery. Maintain accurate clinical documentation and educate patients and families. Join a patient-first healthcare network committed to integrity, teamwork, continuous learning, and community health. This role offers access to advanced medical technology, professional development, career growth, and comprehensive benefits. Active Tennessee RN licensure and current BLS certification are required; ACLS and PACU experience are preferred.