PACU RN: Post-Op Recovery & Stabilization

Talented Medical Solutions; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Talented Medical Solutions is seeking a specialized PACU nurse to provide care to patients recovering from surgery and anesthesia in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit. You will closely monitor recovery, manage pain and complications, and ensure safe stabilization before transfer or discharge.

Qualifications include an active RN license, an Associate’s or BSN in nursing, and 1–2 years of PACU or critical care experience. BLS/ACLS are required, with PALS or CPAN/CAPA preferred as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required.
• Associate’s or BSN in nursing required.
• 1–2 years PACU/perioperative/ICU/critical care experience preferred.
• BLS/ACLS required; PALS preferred or as per patient population.
• CPAN or CAPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor patients recovering from anesthesia and surgery.
• Monitor vitals, respiratory status, heart rhythm, consciousness, and pain.
• Administer medications, IV therapy, oxygen, and treatments safely.
• Recognize and respond to airway, respiratory, cardiovascular, and other post-operative complications.
• Manage pain, nausea, and other recovery-related symptoms.
• Collaborate with anesthesia, surgeons, and healthcare team to coordinate care.
• Determine readiness for transfer or discharge.
• Maintain documentation and follow infection control and patient safety standards.

Skills

Nursing care

Vital signs monitoring

Pain management

Medication administration

IV therapy

Infection control

Education

Nursing degree (Assoc or BSN)

Job description

Talented Medical Solutions is seeking a specialized PACU nurse to provide care to patients recovering from surgery and anesthesia in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit. You will closely monitor recovery, manage pain and complications, and ensure safe stabilization before transfer or discharge.

Qualifications include an active RN license, an Associate’s or BSN in nursing, and 1–2 years of PACU or critical care experience. BLS/ACLS are required, with PALS or CPAN/CAPA preferred as appropriate.