PACU RN: Post-Anesthesia Care & Patient Advocate

MLK Community Hospital; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Hospital in California is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to provide post-anesthesia care for surgical patients, closely monitoring vital signs, airway, pain, and recovery status. You will respond rapidly to changes in condition, administer IV medications, and follow evidence-based protocols to ensure safe, timely recovery and discharge or transfer.

Working in a collaborative, mission-driven team, you’ll support culturally competent, patient-first care, educate patients and

Responsibilities

• Provide postoperative care for surgical patients in PACU, monitor vitals, airway, pain, and recovery status.
• Respond rapidly to changes in patient condition and administer IV medications.
• Follow evidence-based protocols to ensure safe, timely recovery and discharge or transfer.
• Educate patients and families about care plans and recovery expectations.
• Maintain accurate EHR documentation and uphold infection prevention and safety standards.

Job description

MLK Community Hospital in California is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to provide post-anesthesia care for surgical patients, closely monitoring vital signs, airway, pain, and recovery status. You will respond rapidly to changes in condition, administer IV medications, and follow evidence-based protocols to ensure safe, timely recovery and discharge or transfer.

Working in a collaborative, mission-driven team, you’ll support culturally competent, patient-first care, educate patients and