Perioperative PACU Nurse — Postop Recovery Expert

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking a Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse (PACU RN) to oversee and deliver peri-anesthesia care from Pre- to Phase II recovery. The role emphasizes education, self-management, and patient satisfaction across the care continuum.

The ideal candidate will have ADN/ Diploma in Nursing with active RN licensure, strong airway and hemodynamic skills, and PACU or critical care experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an approved nursing program and eligible for licensure in the United States.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN registration in a US state or territory.
• Experience in PACU, critical care, or post-anesthesia recovery is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate peri-anesthesia care including Pre, Phase I, and Phase II recovery.
• Assess and monitor cardiovascular and respiratory status; manage airway as needed.
• Document care comprehensively in the EHR and participate in evidence-based practice.

Skills

English proficiency

Registered Nurse license

Airway management

Hemodynamic monitoring

Post-anesthesia care

Critical thinking

Education

ADN or Diploma in Nursing

BSN preferred or 1 year experience

State nursing license

Job description

Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking a Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse (PACU RN) to oversee and deliver peri-anesthesia care from Pre- to Phase II recovery. The role emphasizes education, self-management, and patient satisfaction across the care continuum.

The ideal candidate will have ADN/ Diploma in Nursing with active RN licensure, strong airway and hemodynamic skills, and PACU or critical care experience.