PACU RN: Post-Anesthesia Care Specialist (Day/Evening)

Baptist Health Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Arkansas is seeking a Registered Nurse for PACU care. You will provide post-anesthesia nursing care, monitor vital signs, assess consciousness, and manage recovery transitions to inpatient or critical care settings.

You will also plan and coordinate patient care with an interdisciplinary team in alignment with hospital policies and nursing standards. The role requires AR licensure, CPR, and willingness to work 72 hours bi-weekly.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with Arkansas license in good standing.
• BSN preferred.
• Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act of Arkansas.
• CPR required; ACLS/PALS/NALS training may be required.
• New RN graduates welcome.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and administer care within scope of training and expertise.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care outcomes.
• Adhere to hospital policies and Nurse Practice Act requirements.

Skills

Team collaboration

Post-anesthesia care

Vital signs monitoring

Patient care planning

CPR training

Education

RN licensure in Arkansas

BSN preferred

Job description

Baptist Health Arkansas is seeking a Registered Nurse for PACU care. You will provide post-anesthesia nursing care, monitor vital signs, assess consciousness, and manage recovery transitions to inpatient or critical care settings.

You will also plan and coordinate patient care with an interdisciplinary team in alignment with hospital policies and nursing standards. The role requires AR licensure, CPR, and willingness to work 72 hours bi-weekly.