PACU RN II: Surgical Recovery Specialist

TEEMA Solutions Group; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Talented Medical Solutions seeks an experienced RN to join the PACU/Surgical Recovery team in San Luis Obispo, CA. The role supports immediate preoperative and postoperative patient care, receiving critical handoffs from anesthesia and surgery staff, and ensuring pain control, airway management, and stable vital signs.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree or higher, an active RN license in California, and at least one year in PACU or critical care, with required BLS/ACLS/PALS and TNCC

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent required; BSN preferred.
• Current RN license in the state of practice required.
• 1 year PACU or critical care experience required.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS required; TNCC within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to surgical patients in the preoperative and postoperative period.
• Receive and integrate reports from anesthesia, surgeon, and circulating RN into the care plan.
• Manage pain, bleeding, nausea; ensure proper positioning, airway, and stable vitals.
• Respond promptly to emergencies and monitor post-anesthesia recovery status.
• Perform nursing duties including meds, IV therapy, catheters, and equipment use per policy.

Skills

RN licensure

BLS

ACLS

PALS

TNCC

Physician orders interpretation

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Talented Medical Solutions seeks an experienced RN to join the PACU/Surgical Recovery team in San Luis Obispo, CA. The role supports immediate preoperative and postoperative patient care, receiving critical handoffs from anesthesia and surgery staff, and ensuring pain control, airway management, and stable vital signs.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree or higher, an active RN license in California, and at least one year in PACU or critical care, with required BLS/ACLS/PALS and TNCC