PACU RN - Day PRN for Surgical Recovery

AdventHealth; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 44,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

AdventHealth in Hendersonville, North Carolina, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the PACU to monitor patients recovering from anesthesia and respond to evolving conditions with confidence and compassion. The role emphasizes accurate assessment, timely intervention, and clear communication within the health care team.

Requirements include an Associate's Degree in Nursing, NC RN license, and BLS; ACLS is required and PALS is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina (or eligible).
• 1+ year RN experience in ICU or recovery preferred.
• BLS required; ACLS required; PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient status upon arrival to PACU and performs ongoing assessments.
• Recognizes and responds to life-threatening situations per PACU protocol.
• Documents actions and reports significant changes to team.
• Implements plan of care to transition patients to outpatient area or surgical floor.
• Administers medications per hospital and department policies.
• Monitors EMR for orders and results and documents responses.
• Communicates patient information upon relinquishing care to other staff.
• Participates as a team member to ensure efficient PACU operation.
• Delegates tasks based on roles and capabilities.
• Maintains a clean, safe, stocked unit by shift end.
• Monitors new physician orders and diagnostic results in EMR.
• Performs Real Time Scanning accurately and efficiently.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

PACU nursing

Critical care

Emergency response

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR

Job description

AdventHealth in Hendersonville, North Carolina, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the PACU to monitor patients recovering from anesthesia and respond to evolving conditions with confidence and compassion. The role emphasizes accurate assessment, timely intervention, and clear communication within the health care team.

Requirements include an Associate's Degree in Nursing, NC RN license, and BLS; ACLS is required and PALS is preferred.