PACU RN: Evening Post-Op Recovery & Pain Management

DIVERSE LYNX LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 103,320 - 110,208; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing company in New York is looking for a dedicated PACU nurse to monitor post-operative patients recovering from anesthesia. Responsibilities include assessing levels of consciousness, measuring vital signs, and treating post-operative symptoms such as pain and nausea. Candidates should have medical/surgical experience and proficiency in IV insertion and phlebotomy. This is a full-time position with a pay scale of $75-$80 per hour.

Qualifications

• Medical/Surgical experience is mandatory.
• Proficiency in IV insertion and phlebotomy is required.
• Ability to perform conscious sedation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor post‑operative patients’ levels of consciousness.
• Measure and record patients’ vital signs.
• Observe patients for signs of side effects of anesthesia.
• Treat pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms.
• Update charts and medical records.
• Collaborate with medical team on patient care.

Skills

Medical/Surgical experience

IV insertion and phlebotomy

Conscious sedation

Job description

A healthcare staffing company in New York is looking for a dedicated PACU nurse to monitor post-operative patients recovering from anesthesia. Responsibilities include assessing levels of consciousness, measuring vital signs, and treating post-operative symptoms such as pain and nausea. Candidates should have medical/surgical experience and proficiency in IV insertion and phlebotomy. This is a full-time position with a pay scale of $75-$80 per hour.