PACU Registered Nurse — Post-Anesthesia Care Expert

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration (VHA) seeks a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse to provide specialized care across the peri-anesthesia continuum, including Pre anesthesia Phase, Post anesthesia Phase I & II, and extended care from sedation/analgesia for surgical, diagnostic, or therapeutic procedures.

Qualification requires graduation from an approved nursing program, current US RN license, and appropriate PACU/ICU experience.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency and licensure are required.
• Graduate of a nursing program approved by accrediting bodies (ACEN/CCNE).
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registered nurse license in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and supervise nursing care across the peri-anesthesia continuum.
• Coordinate care with patient education, self-management, and satisfaction.
• Administer medications and procedures per policies.
• Assess patients for anesthesia readiness and postoperative needs.
• Document all phases of care accurately in the EHR.

Skills

English Language Proficiency

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) or related field with BSN

Job description

Veterans Health Administration (VHA) seeks a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse to provide specialized care across the peri-anesthesia continuum, including Pre anesthesia Phase, Post anesthesia Phase I & II, and extended care from sedation/analgesia for surgical, diagnostic, or therapeutic procedures.

Qualification requires graduation from an approved nursing program, current US RN license, and appropriate PACU/ICU experience.