PACU Registered Nurse

MLK Community Hospital; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Hospital is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to provide post-anesthesia care to surgical patients, closely monitoring vitals, airway, pain, and recovery status. You will respond rapidly to changes in condition, administer IV medications, and follow evidence-based protocols to ensure safe, timely recovery and discharge or transfer.

Working in a collaborative, mission-driven team, you’ll support culturally competent, patient-first care for an underserved community, educate patients

Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia care to surgical patients.
• Monitor vital signs, airway, pain, and recovery status.
• Respond rapidly to changes in condition and administer IV medications.
• Follow evidence-based protocols to ensure safe, timely recovery and discharge or transfer.
• Maintain accurate EHR documentation and uphold infection prevention and safety standards.

Job description

As a PACU Registered Nurse at MLK Community Hospital, you will provide post-anesthesia care to surgical patients, closely monitoring vital signs, airway, pain, and recovery status. You will respond rapidly to changes in condition, administer IV medications, and follow evidence-based protocols to ensure safe, timely recovery and discharge or transfer. Working in a collaborative, mission-driven team, you’ll support culturally competent, patient-first care for an underserved community, educate patients and families, and maintain accurate EHR documentation while upholding strict infection prevention and safety standards.