PACU RN

Incredible Health; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best Places to Work recognition

Community hospital

Cross training

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Magnet recognized

Nurse self-care program

Offers sign on bonus

PTO

Retirement Plan

Lev el 2 trauma center

Lev el 3 trauma center

Job summary

Incredible Health is hiring a PACU Registered Nurse in the Louisville, CO area to provide immediate post-operative care across diverse surgical cases. Responsibilities include monitoring vitals, administering meds, and coordinating with surgeons for smooth room-to-home transitions.

Experience in PACU/ICU or similar high-acuity settings is preferred. The role supports teamwork, EMR use, and patient education while upholding hospital policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree (ADN) or above in nursing.
• Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license.
• 1 year experience in a PACU, ICU, or similar high-acuity setting preferred.
• BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work in a team.
• Proficient in electronic medical record systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate post-operative care to a variety of surgical patients, monitoring vital signs and managing anesthesia-related symptoms.
• Administer prescribed medications and implement treatment plans as directed by medical staff.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical teams to ensure smooth transitions from OR to PACU and discharge home.
• Educate patients and families on post-operative care, pain management, wound care, and potential complications.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with hospital policies.

Skills

Active RN license

Postoperative care experience

Interpersonal skills

EMR proficiency

Team collaboration

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Education

Associate’s Degree (ADN) or above in nursing

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Hospitals on Incredible Health are actively hiring and accepting applications in the Louisville, CO area for the following position: PACU RN. Nurses with experience in any of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply: Cardiac Monitoring, Circulate, Pediatric, Presurgical assessment, Robotic surgery, Transplant, or Wound & drain care.

• Shift(s) available: day shift
• Job types available: full time and part time
• Employer features: Best Places to Work recognition, Community hospital, Cross training, Health Insurance, Level 2 trauma center, Level 3 trauma center, Life Insurance, Magnet recognized, Nurse self-care program , Offers sign on bonus, PTO, Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree (ADN) or above in nursing
• Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license
• 1 year experience in a PACU, ICU, or a similar high-acuity setting preferred
• BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications from the American Heart Association
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team
• Proficient in electronic medical record systems

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate post-operative care to a variety of surgical patients, monitoring vital signs, and managing symptoms of anesthesia
• Administer prescribed medications and implement treatment plans as directed by medical staff
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical teams to ensure seamless patient transition from the operating room to the PACU to discharge home
• Educate patients and their families on post-operative care, including pain management, wound care, and potential complications
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with hospital policies and procedures

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance

Salary: $62,030 to $101,547 /year