PACU Registered Nurse — Post-Anesthesia Care Expert

CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES INC.; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES INC. is seeking an RN Clinical Staff for the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) in our hospital setting. The role focuses on providing safe post-anesthesia care to surgical patients, monitoring recovery, and coordinating with the surgical team.

You will assess vital signs, manage pain and sedation, document care in the EHR, and support families with compassion and cultural sensitivity. A current RN license is required, with PACU/critical care knowledge preferred.

Qualifications

• RN license is required.
• Experience or knowledge in post-anesthesia care or critical care preferred.
• Strong assessment, monitoring, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to respond quickly to patient changes.

Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia care for surgical patients in a hospital setting.
• Assess and monitor patients recovering from anesthesia, managing pain and sedation.
• Interpret vital signs and respond promptly to changes in patient status.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary teams for safe handoffs.
• Document care accurately in the EHR.
• Educate patients and families with compassion and cultural sensitivity.

Skills

Post-anesthesia care

Critical care knowledge

Vital signs assessment

Communication

Teamwork

Rapid response

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES INC. is seeking an RN Clinical Staff for the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) in our hospital setting. The role focuses on providing safe post-anesthesia care to surgical patients, monitoring recovery, and coordinating with the surgical team.

You will assess vital signs, manage pain and sedation, document care in the EHR, and support families with compassion and cultural sensitivity. A current RN license is required, with PACU/critical care knowledge preferred.