PACU Registered Nurse - Elevate Post-Op Care & Collaboration

Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition & certification support

Dependent scholarships

Life insurance

Identity theft protection

Consumer discounts

Job summary

Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center in Fredericksburg, VA, is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to provide immediate post-operative care, monitor airway and neurological/cardiac status, and collaborate with the surgical and anesthesia teams. The role includes on-call availability during select hours.

You will perform wound care, document patient changes, educate families, and participate in a supportive team with RN float pool resources.

Qualifications

• RN license required or eligible to practice
• ACLS and PALS certifications required or obtained within 30 days of start date
• BLS/CPR certification required
• PACU experience preferred
• Full-time position with 4-10 hour shifts and on-call requirements

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality post-operative nursing care.
• Monitor airway, neurological and cardiac status.
• Provide initial wound care and ensure patient stability during recovery.
• Collaborate with surgical and anesthesia teams.
• Educate patients and families about condition and follow-up.

Skills

On-call availability

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Post-anesthesia care

Education

RN License

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

BLS/CPR Certification

Associate Degree or RN Diploma

Job description

Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center in Fredericksburg, VA, is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to provide immediate post-operative care, monitor airway and neurological/cardiac status, and collaborate with the surgical and anesthesia teams. The role includes on-call availability during select hours.

You will perform wound care, document patient changes, educate families, and participate in a supportive team with RN float pool resources.