PACU RN: Compassionate Post-Op Care & Rapid Recovery

MLK Community Hospital; Pico Rivera (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Hospital in Pico Rivera, CA seeks a dedicated PACU Registered Nurse to provide post-anesthesia care for surgical patients, monitor vital signs, airway, pain, and recovery status, and respond rapidly to changes in condition.

You will administer IV medications, follow evidence-based protocols, ensure safe recovery and discharge or transfer, and maintain accurate EHR documentation while upholding strict infection prevention and safety standards, educating patients and families as part

Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia care to surgical patients, closely monitor vital signs, airway, pain, and recovery status.
• Respond rapidly to changes in condition and administer IV medications.
• Follow evidence-based protocols to ensure safe, timely recovery and discharge or transfer.

Job description

MLK Community Hospital in Pico Rivera, CA seeks a dedicated PACU Registered Nurse to provide post-anesthesia care for surgical patients, monitor vital signs, airway, pain, and recovery status, and respond rapidly to changes in condition.

You will administer IV medications, follow evidence-based protocols, ensure safe recovery and discharge or transfer, and maintain accurate EHR documentation while upholding strict infection prevention and safety standards, educating patients and families as part