PACU Registered Nurse – Day Shift, PRN

Odessa Regional Medical Center; Odessa (DE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Professional development

Career advancement

Job summary

Odessa Regional Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) on a PRN basis. You will care for patients recovering from anesthesia and surgery, performing vital signs checks and neuro status assessments, and coordinating with the surgical team.

The role requires an active Texas RN license with BLS and ACLS; PALS is preferred. Prior PACU or perioperative experience is highly valued, and compassionate, patient-centered care is essential.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required in Texas and current BLS/ACLS certifications.
• PALS is preferred for this PACU RN role.
• Minimum of 1 year of RN experience in a surgical/ PACU setting.

Responsibilities

• Check blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation and temperature.
• Monitor level of consciousness and orientation of patients.
• Administer medications for pain and nausea.
• Identify signs of bleeding, hypotension or arrhythmias.
• Dress wounds and assess surgical drains.
• Educate patients and families on post‑operative care.
• Update surgeons and anesthesiologists on patient status.
• Transfer patients to the next destination within a few hours.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Compassionate care

Patient-centered care

Communication with patients

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS preferred

Education

RN license (Texas)

Job description

Odessa Regional Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) on a PRN basis. You will care for patients recovering from anesthesia and surgery, performing vital signs checks and neuro status assessments, and coordinating with the surgical team.

The role requires an active Texas RN license with BLS and ACLS; PALS is preferred. Prior PACU or perioperative experience is highly valued, and compassionate, patient-centered care is essential.