PACU RN: High-Acuity Post-Op Care (Day Shift)

Incredible Health; Pendleton (OR); On-site; USD 78,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401K

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Incredible Health in Pendleton, OR is hiring a PACU Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, post-operative care. Day shifts are available across full-time, part-time and per diem roles, with responsibilities spanning vital signs, medication administration, and patient education.

The role emphasizes collaboration with surgeons and anesthesiologists, accurate documentation, and patient discharge planning. Requires ADN or higher, RN licensure, BLS/ACLS, and EMR proficiency.

Qualifications

• ADN or higher nursing degree required.
• Active RN license in good standing; BLS/ACLS required.
• 1 year PACU/ICU or equivalent high-acuity experience preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork; proficient with EMR.

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 operating room to PACU and discharge home.
• Educate patients and 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.

Skills

RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Interpersonal skills

EMR proficiency

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher

Tools

Electronic medical records (EMR)

Job description

Incredible Health in Pendleton, OR is hiring a PACU Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, post-operative care. Day shifts are available across full-time, part-time and per diem roles, with responsibilities spanning vital signs, medication administration, and patient education.

The role emphasizes collaboration with surgeons and anesthesiologists, accurate documentation, and patient discharge planning. Requires ADN or higher, RN licensure, BLS/ACLS, and EMR proficiency.