Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse

StoneSprings Hospital Center; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

StoneSprings Hospital Center is seeking a dedicated Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse to provide immediate post-operative care in the PACU. The role requires monitoring airway, neurological and cardiac status, responding to complications, initial wound care, and collaboration with surgical and anesthesia teams to support safe recovery.

The position is full-time with required on-call availability; candidates should bring strong PACU or perioperative experience and a focus on patient and

Qualifications

• Active Virginia RN license required.
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
• Experience in PACU or perioperative setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor airway, breathing, circulation in PACU.
• Assess neurological and cardiac status; respond to complications.
• Provide wound care and participate in recovery planning.
• Educate patients and families; document assessments and care; coordinate with anesthesia team.

Skills

Post-Anesthesia Care

Vital signs monitoring

Patient education

Education

Registered Nurse license

BLS certification

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse

Provide immediate post-operative care to surgical patients in the PACU. Monitor airway, neurological and cardiac status; respond to complications; provide initial wound care; and collaborate with surgical and anesthesia teams to support safe recovery. Educate patients and families and document assessments and care. This full-time role includes required on-call availability.