PACU RN: Post-Anesthesia Care & Recovery

MLK Community Hospital; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Hospital in California seeks a PACU Registered Nurse to provide post-anesthesia care for surgical patients, monitor vitals, airway, pain, and recovery status.

You will respond quickly to changes, administer IV medications, follow protocols, maintain accurate EHR documentation, and support culturally competent, patient-first care for an underserved community.

Collaborate with a mission-driven team and uphold infection prevention and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor vital signs, airway, pain, and recovery status.
• Respond rapidly to changes in condition and administer IV medications.
• Follow evidence-based protocols to ensure safe recovery and discharge or transfer.
• Maintain accurate EHR documentation.
• Uphold infection prevention and safety standards.

Job description

MLK Community Hospital in California seeks a PACU Registered Nurse to provide post-anesthesia care for surgical patients, monitor vitals, airway, pain, and recovery status.

You will respond quickly to changes, administer IV medications, follow protocols, maintain accurate EHR documentation, and support culturally competent, patient-first care for an underserved community.

Collaborate with a mission-driven team and uphold infection prevention and safety standards.