PACU RN – Post-Anesthesia Care (Day Shift)

Odessa Regional; Odessa, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Odessa Regional Medical Center in Odessa, TX, seeks a PACU Registered Nurse to care for patients recovering from anesthesia and surgery in our Post Anesthesia Care Unit. You will monitor vital signs, assess consciousness, administer pain and antiemetic medications, watch for bleeding or arrhythmias, and educate patients and families on post-operative care before transferring them to the next destination.

This role demands compassionate, patient-centered care and teamwork with experienced

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Texas.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• PALS preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Compassionate and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Check vital signs (BP, HR, RR, SpO2, temp).
• Assess level of consciousness and orientation.
• Administer medications for pain and nausea.
• Monitor for bleeding, hypotension, or arrhythmias.
• Dress wounds and assess drains.
• Educate patients and families on post-operative care.
• Update surgeons/anesthesiologists on patient status.
• Transfer patients to next destination, typically within hours.

Skills

Strong clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Compassionate care

Education

Active RN license (TX)

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Preferred

Job description

Odessa Regional Medical Center in Odessa, TX, seeks a PACU Registered Nurse to care for patients recovering from anesthesia and surgery in our Post Anesthesia Care Unit. You will monitor vital signs, assess consciousness, administer pain and antiemetic medications, watch for bleeding or arrhythmias, and educate patients and families on post-operative care before transferring them to the next destination.

This role demands compassionate, patient-centered care and teamwork with experienced