PACU RN: Perioperative Care (PRN, Day Shift)

adventhealth; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

AdventHealth in Hendersonville, NC, is seeking a qualified PACU RN to assess patients on arrival and provide comprehensive postoperative care. This PRN daytime role requires vigilant monitoring of respiratory status, vital signs, and responses to medications, with precise documentation in the EMR.

Applicants should hold an Associate's Degree in Nursing with current NC RN licensure; BSN is preferred. 1+ year of surgical or ICU recovery experience is preferred; BLS and ACLS are required.

Qualifications

• RN with current license (RN) in North Carolina.
• Associate's Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• 1+ years of perioperative or PACU experience preferred.
• BLS and ACLS required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status upon PACU arrival and monitor vitals and oxygenation.
• Respond to life-threatening changes per PACU protocol.
• Document assessments, medications, and nursing actions.
• Coordinate handoff to postoperative units and other caregivers.
• Maintain safe, clean, and stocked PACU environment.

Job description

AdventHealth in Hendersonville, NC, is seeking a qualified PACU RN to assess patients on arrival and provide comprehensive postoperative care. This PRN daytime role requires vigilant monitoring of respiratory status, vital signs, and responses to medications, with precise documentation in the EMR.

Applicants should hold an Associate's Degree in Nursing with current NC RN licensure; BSN is preferred. 1+ year of surgical or ICU recovery experience is preferred; BLS and ACLS are required.