PACU RN: Perioperative Care Specialist

Grand River Health; Rifle (CO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay range: $32.35-$46.20/hour

Shift differentials: $2-$4/hour nights

Job summary

Grand River Health in Rifle, CO is seeking a PACU Nurse (RN) for full-time daytime shifts. You will work in the Perioperative Services Department providing pre- and post-operative care with a focus on safe recovery and education. The role requires critical thinking and collaboration with the surgical team.

Ideal candidates have a Colorado RN license, current BLS, and ACLS/PALS within 6 months. Experience in PACU/OP/ICU is preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Colorado as an RN.
• Current BLS required and maintained while employed.
• ACLS and PALS certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients' vitals and status in preoperative and postoperative care.
• Administer medications, including IV meds, and develop care plans with surgeons.
• Support patients waking from anesthesia and manage pain, nausea, and fluids.
• Communicate patient conditions to surgeons and anesthesia team.
• Document observations in medical records and update attending physicians.
• Teach post-surgical care instructions and assist with discharge transport.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Education

Colorado RN license

Job description

Grand River Health in Rifle, CO is seeking a PACU Nurse (RN) for full-time daytime shifts. You will work in the Perioperative Services Department providing pre- and post-operative care with a focus on safe recovery and education. The role requires critical thinking and collaboration with the surgical team.

Ideal candidates have a Colorado RN license, current BLS, and ACLS/PALS within 6 months. Experience in PACU/OP/ICU is preferred.