PACU Registered Nurse - Recovery Care & Flexible Scheduling

Steward Health Care; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Professional development

Supportive team

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Steward Health Care's Odessa Regional Medical Center in Odessa, TX seeks an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for the PACU to care for patients recovering from anesthesia and surgery.

You will monitor vital signs, assess consciousness, manage pain and nausea, and educate families about post-operative care. This role emphasizes strong clinical assessment, compassion, and teamwork in a fast-paced surgical unit.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license in Texas.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; PALS preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in PACU or related setting.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Monitor vital signs (BP, HR, RR, SpO2, temp).
• Assess consciousness and orientation.
• Administer analgesics and antiemetics.
• Identify signs of bleeding, hypotension, or arrhythmias.
• Dress wounds and assess drains.
• Educate patients and families on post-operative care.
• Communicate with surgeons/anesthesiologists about patient status.
• Transfer patients to next destination as needed.

Skills

Active RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Compassionate patient care

Critical thinking

Job description

Steward Health Care's Odessa Regional Medical Center in Odessa, TX seeks an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for the PACU to care for patients recovering from anesthesia and surgery.

You will monitor vital signs, assess consciousness, manage pain and nausea, and educate families about post-operative care. This role emphasizes strong clinical assessment, compassion, and teamwork in a fast-paced surgical unit.