PACU RN II: Post-Anesthesia Recovery Specialist

Talented Medical Solutions; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Talented Medical Solutions seeks a Registered Nurse II for the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). You will provide comprehensive nursing care for surgical patients in the immediate preoperative and postoperative period, ensuring pain control, stable vital signs, and rapid response to emergencies.

Requirements include an associate degree or equivalent, RN license, and BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications; TNCC within 1 year of hire is expected. PACU/ICU experience is required.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree (A.S.) or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred.
• One year PACU or critical care experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients post anesthesia and monitor general, spinal, regional, or IV sedation.
• Manage airway and detect distress, provide nursing interventions.
• Monitor hemodynamics and interpret ECG rhythms during emergencies.
• Administer medications and provide IV therapy and care of catheters/drains.

Skills

Physical assessment

Airway management

Vital signs stabilization

Pain management

Medication administration

IV therapy

Catheter & drains care

ECG interpretation

Emergency response

Education

Associate Degree (A.S.) or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

One year PACU or critical care experience

Tools

RN licensure

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

TNCC certification

Job description

Talented Medical Solutions seeks a Registered Nurse II for the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). You will provide comprehensive nursing care for surgical patients in the immediate preoperative and postoperative period, ensuring pain control, stable vital signs, and rapid response to emergencies.

Requirements include an associate degree or equivalent, RN license, and BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications; TNCC within 1 year of hire is expected. PACU/ICU experience is required.