PACU RN II — Critical Care Leader (On-Call)

150 Sharp Tri-City Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 84,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare seeks a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse at the CN II level. This role requires a BSN or ADN with significant PACU/ICU experience, CA RN license, and critical certifications including BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS.

The PACU RN collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to deliver safe, patient-centered perioperative care. Responsibilities include comprehensive pre/postoperative assessments, perioperative care planning, and EMR documentation, while maintaining safety

Qualifications

• BSN required or ADN with 5+ years in a high‑acuity PACU/ICU, ED or similar setting.
• CA RN license active with Board of Registered Nursing.
• AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers required; ACLS required.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required; CAPA/CPAN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in PACU, coordinating with the interprofessional team.
• Perform preoperative and postoperative assessments and develop perioperative plans.
• Document patient progress and incidents in the EMR.

Skills

PACU experience

BLS certified

ACLS certified

NIHSS certified

CA RN license

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

ADN with 5+ years PACU/ICU experience (in lieu of BSN)

Job description

Sharp HealthCare seeks a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse at the CN II level. This role requires a BSN or ADN with significant PACU/ICU experience, CA RN license, and critical certifications including BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS.

The PACU RN collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to deliver safe, patient-centered perioperative care. Responsibilities include comprehensive pre/postoperative assessments, perioperative care planning, and EMR documentation, while maintaining safety