Preoperative PACU Registered Nurse

Health Marketing; Denver (CO); In loco; USD 75.000 - 95.000; Part-time

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Health Marketing is seeking a Seasonal Preop PACU Nurse (PRN) in Denver to provide patient-centered care during preoperative preparation and post-anesthesia recovery. You will perform pre-op assessments, start IVs, administer medications, monitor vital signs, and assess airway status.

You’ll manage pain and nausea, respond to changes in patient condition, document accurately in the EMR, and collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the perioperative team in a fast-paced

Competenze

• Current RN license with PACU/critical care experience.
• Ability to prioritize patient needs amid changing clinical conditions.
• Proficiency with IV therapy, medication administration, and post-anesthesia monitoring.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and compassionate patient care.
• Strong documentation skills in an electronic medical record.

Mansioni

• Perform pre-op assessments and verify readiness for surgery.
• Start IVs, administer medications, and prepare patients for procedures.
• Monitor vital signs and assess airway status postoperatively.
• Manage pain and nausea and respond to changes in patient condition.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Document nursing care and assessments accurately in the EMR.

Conoscenze

RN licensure

Prioritization

IV therapy

Communication

EMR documentation

Strumenti

EMR systems

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Seasonal Preop PACU Nurse (PRN)

Provide patient-centered care for surgical patients by supporting both preoperative preparation and post-anesthesia recovery in the PACU.

• Perform pre-op assessments and verify readiness for surgery.
• Start IVs, administer ordered medications, and prepare patients for procedures.
• Monitor vital signs and assess airway status postoperatively.
• Manage pain and nausea and respond promptly to changes in patient condition.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Document nursing care and assessments accurately in the EMR.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current RN licensure and strong PACU/critical care assessment skills.
• Ability to prioritize patient needs and manage time-sensitive clinical changes.
• Proficiency with IV therapy, medication administration, and post-anesthesia monitoring.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and compassionate patient care.
• Strong documentation skills in an electronic medical record.