PACU RN — Post-Anesthesia Recovery Specialist

Trinity Health; Minot (ND); On-site; USD 46,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Minot, ND is seeking a Registered Nurse in the Post Anesthesia Recovery unit. The role focuses on post-anesthesia assessments, airway support, hemodynamic monitoring, and patient education for safe recovery and discharge readiness.

This casual position involves collaborating with anesthesia and perioperative teams to ensure timely transfers, high safety standards, and effective patient stabilization in a fast-paced PACU setting.

Qualifications

• ND or compact RN licensure required.
• BLS required within orientation; ACLS and PALS within 6 months in department.
• TNCC course will be attended after orientation to PACU is completed.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor patients transitioning from anesthesia, including airway patency, respiratory status, consciousness, pain control, and vital signs.
• Administer medications, manage IV access, support airway and oxygenation needs, and respond to changes in patient condition.
• Provide postoperative education to patients and families, including recovery expectations and discharge instructions.
• Document assessments, interventions, and communications in the electronic health record for regulatory compliance and continuity of care.
• Collaborate with anesthesia, surgery, and postoperative units to coordinate timely transfer and safe progression through the perioperative continuum.
• Participate in quality improvement, safety initiatives, and competency development to support high-reliability PACU practice.

Job description

Trinity Health in Minot, ND is seeking a Registered Nurse in the Post Anesthesia Recovery unit. The role focuses on post-anesthesia assessments, airway support, hemodynamic monitoring, and patient education for safe recovery and discharge readiness.

This casual position involves collaborating with anesthesia and perioperative teams to ensure timely transfers, high safety standards, and effective patient stabilization in a fast-paced PACU setting.