PACU Registered Nurse - Critical Recovery & Collaboration

Downtown Evansville Inc; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Deaconess PACU in Evansville, IN is seeking an experienced RN to monitor and support patients recovering from anesthesia and surgery. You will apply advanced assessment, clinical judgment, and compassionate care in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

As a PACU RN, you will work with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary teams to manage pain and recovery, educate patients and families, and coordinate individualized plans of care to optimize outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Indiana or a compact state.
• BSN preferred.
• PACU/ICU/ED or critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess patients recovering from anesthesia and surgical procedures.
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition using sound clinical judgment.
• Manage pain, comfort, and recovery needs while prioritizing patient safety.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Educate patients and families regarding recovery expectations and post-operative care.
• Coordinate individualized plans of care to support optimal outcomes.

Skills

Critical care

Nursing assessment

Clinical judgment

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

Deaconess PACU in Evansville, IN is seeking an experienced RN to monitor and support patients recovering from anesthesia and surgery. You will apply advanced assessment, clinical judgment, and compassionate care in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

As a PACU RN, you will work with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary teams to manage pain and recovery, educate patients and families, and coordinate individualized plans of care to optimize outcomes.