PACU Registered Nurse

Northshore Home Health Care; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Northshore Home Health Care seeks an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) on a PRN basis. You will monitor patients recovering from anesthesia, manage airways, and document pain and needs after surgery.

In this fast-paced role, you’ll work with surgeons and perioperative teams to ensure safe recoveries and clear handoffs, delivering compassionate, patient-centered care and precise documentation to support optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required.
• Experience in fast-paced clinical settings.
• Strong documentation and patient communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients’ vitals and recovery status after anesthesia.
• Support airway management and safe PACU recovery.
• Assess and document pain and post-operative needs.
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition promptly.
• Collaborate with surgeons and perioperative teams for safe handoffs.
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care and clear communication with patients and families.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Rapid responder

Teamwork & communication

Education

RN license

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) for the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), providing high-quality post-anesthesia nursing care on a PRN basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor surgical patients’ vital signs and overall recovery status.
• Manage airways and support safe post-anesthesia recovery.
• Assess, manage, and document pain and other post-operative needs.
• Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient condition.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and perioperative teams to ensure safe recoveries and effective handoffs.
• Provide compassionate, patient-first care and communicate clearly with patients and families.
• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with clinical standards.

Qualifications & Skills: Experienced RN with strong clinical assessment skills, ability to respond quickly in a fast-paced setting, and effective teamwork and communication skills. Commitment to patient-centered care and accurate documentation.