PACU Registered Nurse

Aura Health; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health in Rochester, MN seeks a compassionate Registered Nurse (PACU) to provide post-anesthesia care, monitor recovery, and manage pain using evidence-based interventions. You will work with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the care team to ensure safe recovery and patient comfort.

The role emphasizes collaboration, patient education, and ongoing learning to uphold high standards of clinical practice in a fast-paced PACU setting.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a registered nurse with PACU/post-anesthesia care knowledge.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a patient-first environment.
• Strong communication and patient education skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based care, quality improvement, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor vital signs, neurologic status, and recovery progress.
• Administer and evaluate pain management and post-anesthesia care needs.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary teams to support safe, effective recovery.
• Educate patients and families on recovery care and post-discharge considerations.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient-safety initiatives.
• Engage in continuous learning to maintain high standards of clinical practice.

Skills

PACU knowledge

Clinical judgment

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse license (RN)

Job description

Registered Nurse (PACU)

Provide compassionate post-anesthesia care in the PACU by performing comprehensive patient assessment and close monitoring throughout recovery. Manage post-operative pain using evidence-based interventions and promptly recognize and respond to potential complications.

Registered Nurse (PACU)

Provide compassionate post-anesthesia care in the PACU by performing comprehensive patient assessment and close monitoring throughout recovery. Manage post-operative pain using evidence-based interventions and promptly recognize and respond to potential complications.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor vital signs, neurologic status, and overall recovery progress
• Administer and evaluate pain management and other post-anesthesia care needs
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary teams to support safe, effective recovery
• Educate patients and families on recovery care and post-discharge considerations
• Participate in quality improvement and patient-safety initiatives
• Engage in continuous learning to maintain high standards of clinical practice

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with PACU/post-anesthesia care knowledge and strong clinical judgment
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, patient-first environment
• Strong communication and patient education skills
• Commitment to evidence-based care, quality improvement, and safety