Pre Op/PACU RN - Patient Recovery & Safety

United Surgical Partners International; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx

Life and AD&D coverage

Disability insurance

FSAs and HSAs

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Resurgens East Surgery Center in Covington, GA is seeking a Pre Op/PACU Registered Nurse to provide continuity of care for patients emerging from anesthesia or sedation. The role requires strong nursing judgment, prioritization and excellent communication to ensure patient safety and comfort.

The RN will support physicians in procedure rooms, perform conscious sedation tasks as needed, and coordinate discharge planning with the care team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing.
• Active RN license in the state.
• BLS and ACLS Required, PALS if required by the center.
• 2 years of experience in PACU or Critical Care preferred.
• Ability to make decisions based on nursing judgment.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuity and quality nursing care for all patients, with continual evaluation of the patient's condition, ensuring patient safety, comfort and privacy.
• Assist physicians in the procedure rooms with tasks including conscious sedation and sterile technique as needed.
• Provide total comprehensive patient care to patients emerging from general anesthesia and/or sedation; assess, plan, implement and evaluate for discharge.

Skills

RN license

BLS

ACLS

PALS if required

PACU experience

Nursing judgment

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing

Active RN license in the state

Job description

Resurgens East Surgery Center in Covington, GA is seeking a Pre Op/PACU Registered Nurse to provide continuity of care for patients emerging from anesthesia or sedation. The role requires strong nursing judgment, prioritization and excellent communication to ensure patient safety and comfort.

The RN will support physicians in procedure rooms, perform conscious sedation tasks as needed, and coordinate discharge planning with the care team.