Preoperative and PACU Registered Nurse

CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES INC.; Cambridge (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff RN – Preoperative / PACU at CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES INC. seeks an experienced nurse to provide compassionate care before and after anesthesia in a fast-paced surgical setting.

You will perform pre- and post-anesthesia assessments, monitor patients, manage medications and pain, and educate families about recovery expectations. Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, you will ensure safe surgical outcomes and accurate peri-anesthesia documentation, delivering high-quality care in a

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with strong PACU and peri-anesthesia competencies.
• Ability to assess patients, respond quickly to changes, and manage complex care needs.
• Clear communication and patient/family education skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-anesthesia assessments and ongoing monitoring.
• Administer medications and assist with peri-anesthesia care.
• Deliver and manage patient pain, comfort, and recovery interventions.
• Educate patients and families on care needs and recovery expectations.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support safe, effective surgical outcomes.
• Maintain strong communication and documentation throughout the peri-anesthesia process.

Skills

PACU nursing

Peri-anesthesia care

Vital signs assessment

Pain management

Team communication

Job description

Staff RN – Preoperative / PACU

Provide compassionate, comprehensive nursing care to patients before and after anesthesia in a fast-paced surgical setting.

Key Duties

• Perform pre- and post-anesthesia assessments and ongoing monitoring
• Administer medications and assist with peri-anesthesia care
• Deliver and manage patient pain, comfort, and recovery interventions
• Educate patients and families on care needs and recovery expectations
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support safe, effective surgical outcomes
• Maintain strong communication and documentation throughout the peri-anesthesia process

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Nurse with strong PACU and peri-anesthesia competencies
• Ability to assess patients, respond quickly to changes, and manage complex care needs
• Strong medication administration and pain management skills
• Clear communication and patient/family education skills
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, team-based environment