PACU Registered Nurse

MEP Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health is seeking a PRN PACU Nurse to provide high-quality post-anesthesia care for surgical patients in Texas. The role focuses on monitoring emerging anesthesia patients and supporting safe care transitions with the perioperative team.

Candidates should demonstrate strong assessment, airway and hemodynamic management, effective communication, and compassionate patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical assessment and monitoring skills.
• Ability to manage airway, pain, and hemodynamic stability.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality post-anesthesia care for surgical patients.
• Assess and monitor patients emerging from anesthesia.
• Manage airways, pain, and hemodynamic status.
• Administer IV medications.
• Respond promptly to changes in patient condition.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and perioperative staff to ensure safe care transitions.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Airway management

Communication

Teamwork

Patient-centered care

Job description

Role: PACU Nurse (PRN)

• Provide high-quality post-anesthesia care for surgical patients
• Assess and monitor patients emerging from anesthesia
• Manage airways, pain, and hemodynamic status
• Administer IV medications
• Respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and perioperative staff to ensure safe care transitions

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality post-anesthesia care for surgical patients
• Assess and monitor patients emerging from anesthesia
• Manage airways, pain, and hemodynamic status
• Administer IV medications
• Respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and perioperative staff to ensure safe care transitions

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and monitoring skills
• Ability to manage airway, pain, and hemodynamic stability
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care

Key Attributes

Focus on safety, teamwork, continuous learning, and professional growth within a mission-driven healthcare environment.