PACU RN: Post-Op Care & Recovery (On-Call)

Tristar Health; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Tristar Health in Franklin, TN seeks a skilled PACU RN to provide immediate post-operative care to surgical patients in the Women’s and Children’s PACU. You will monitor airway, breathing, neurological and cardiac status, manage wound care, and respond to complications to support safe recovery.

Collaborate with surgical and anesthesia teams, document patient condition, educate patients and families, and participate in evidence-based care.

Qualifications

• Post-operative patient care in PACU.
• Airway, respiratory and cardiovascular monitoring.
• Wound care management.
• Collaboration with surgical and anesthesia teams.
• Patient and family education.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate post-operative care to surgical patients in PACU.
• Monitor airway, neurological and cardiac status.
• Manage wound care.
• Identify complications and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Collaborate with surgical and anesthesia teams to support recovery.
• Assess and document patient condition, educate patient and family.
• Participate in evidence-based care and on-call as required.

Skills

Post-operative care

Airway management

Neurological assessment

Cardiac monitoring

Wound care

Team collaboration

Patient education

Job description

Tristar Health in Franklin, TN seeks a skilled PACU RN to provide immediate post-operative care to surgical patients in the Women’s and Children’s PACU. You will monitor airway, breathing, neurological and cardiac status, manage wound care, and respond to complications to support safe recovery.

Collaborate with surgical and anesthesia teams, document patient condition, educate patients and families, and participate in evidence-based care.