PACU RN

Grand River Health; Rifle (CO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay range: $32.35-$46.20/hour

Shift differentials: $2-$4/hour nights

Job summary

Grand River Health in Rifle, CO is seeking a PACU Nurse (RN) for full-time daytime shifts. You will work in the Perioperative Services Department providing pre- and post-operative care with a focus on safe recovery and education. The role requires critical thinking and collaboration with the surgical team.

Ideal candidates have a Colorado RN license, current BLS, and ACLS/PALS within 6 months. Experience in PACU/OP/ICU is preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Colorado as an RN.
• Current BLS required and maintained while employed.
• ACLS and PALS certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients' vitals and status in preoperative and postoperative care.
• Administer medications, including IV meds, and develop care plans with surgeons.
• Support patients waking from anesthesia and manage pain, nausea, and fluids.
• Communicate patient conditions to surgeons and anesthesia team.
• Document observations in medical records and update attending physicians.
• Teach post-surgical care instructions and assist with discharge transport.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Education

Colorado RN license

Job description

PACU Nurse

FT, days

At Grand River, we are more than a hospital - we are neighbors taking care of neighbors proudly serving residents of Western Colorado and beyond. Our supportive culture is built on respect, friendliness, and a shared commitment to exceptional patient care.

What You’ll Do

ThePACU Registered Nurse (RN) works as a contributing member of the Perioperative Services Department at Grand River Hospital District (GRHD) under the direction of the Perioperative Services Director and the Surgery Charge Nurse. They will provide professional nursing care, treatment, counseling, and health education to patients in the pre-surgical and post-surgical environment.

• Assists in monitoring patient’s physical, physiologic and emotional status in the immediate pre-operative and post-operative environment.
• Monitors vital signs, administers medications, including intravenous medications, and develops patient care plans in conjunction with surgeons and anesthesiologists.
• Provides support to patients waking up from anesthesia, including bandage maintenance, pain management, nausea treatment, and ensuring patients receive adequate rest, fluids and nutrients.
• Communicates with surgeons, anesthesia team and other members of the health care team about patient conditions and intervenes as necessary to maintain optimal care.
• Observes patients' progress, records observations in patient medical records, and updates attending physicians directly when necessary.
• Teaches patients how to clean bandages, take medication, and follow post-surgical care instructions.
• Assists with transporting discharged patients as needed.
• Cross trains with other members of the Perioperative Services Nursing team in order to successfully perform various PACU, pre-operative and post-operative duties.
• Performs a variety of tasks and other duties as assigned.

Who We’re Looking For

• Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing. Licensed in the state of Colorado as a Registered Nurse.
• A temporary permit issued by the Board of Nursing will be accepted until a permanent license is received if awaiting reciprocity.
• Must have current BLS card upon hire and maintain current status throughout GRHD employment.
• ACLS and PALS certification is required within 6 months of initial employment and must maintain current certification status throughout GRHD employment.
• Prefer one year of professional nursing experience in a pre-operative, PACU or ICU patient care setting.
• Must be at least eighteen years of age.

What We Offer
Our total rewards package includes

• Pay Range: $32.35-$46.20 (based on experience)
• Shift Differentials:$2–$4/hour for nights and weekends
• Comprehensive Benefits:Medical, dental, vision, PTO from day one, extended illness time, retirement plan with match, and more
• Perks:Payroll deductions for hot springs, gyms, ski passes, pet insurance, access to outdoor recreation, and more!

Compensation may vary outside this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience.

Position is open until filled unless posted otherwise.

Why Join Grand River Health?
As a special taxing district, we are accountable to our community, allowing us to prioritizeexceptional patient-centered careover financial bottom lines.Our main hospital campus is located in picturesque Rifle, Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live, the atmosphere ofa caring and friendly communityhas been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.

OUR MISSION:
To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION:
To be our communities’ first choice in quality healthcare.