PACU Registered Nurse

CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES INC.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES INC. seeks a Clinical Nurse (PACU Weekend Option) to provide post-anesthesia care in the PACU, ensuring safe transitions from the OR to recovery and supporting discharge planning.

The role emphasizes monitoring, pain management, and collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• RN license and strong clinical judgment in post-anesthesia care.
• Proficient in monitoring, assessment, and patient safety.
• Able to manage high-acuity PACU patients and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and compassionate bedside care.

Responsibilities

• Monitor vital signs, airway status, and recovery progress.
• Assess pain and administer IV medications safely and accurately.
• Ensure safe transitions from the OR to recovery and support discharge processes.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and an interdisciplinary care team.
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care focused on clinical excellence.

Skills

Registered nursing license

Post-anesthesia care

Monitoring and patient safety

Communication and teamwork

Job description

Clinical Nurse (PACU Weekend Option)

Provide specialized post-anesthesia nursing care in the PACU, managing complex post-operative patients through continuous assessment and monitoring.

Key Duties

• Monitor vital signs, airway status, and recovery progress.
• Assess pain and administer IV medications safely and accurately.
• Ensure safe transitions from the OR to recovery and support discharge processes.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and an interdisciplinary care team.
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care focused on clinical excellence.

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered nursing license and strong clinical judgment in post-anesthesia care.
• Competence in monitoring, assessment, and patient safety.
• Ability to manage high-acuity patients and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and compassionate bedside care.