Recovery Room Nurse

Health, Inc; Sunland Park (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Health, Inc. is seeking a PRN Recovery Room Registered Nurse to provide post-anesthesia care for surgical patients in a fast-paced acute care environment. You will perform focused assessments, monitor vitals, manage pain and oxygenation, and collaborate with the care team to ensure safe recovery and discharge readiness.

This role requires RN licensure and experience in post-anesthesia or acute care nursing, with a commitment to patient-centered care and ongoing learning.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
• Experience in post-anesthesia or acute care nursing preferred.
• Strong assessment, monitoring, and patient care skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams.
• Knowledge of safety, infection control, and documentation protocols.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia care for surgical patients in a fast-paced acute care environment.
• Perform focused assessments, monitor vitals and hemodynamic status.
• Manage pain, nausea, airway support, and oxygenation.
• Administer IV medications and ensure safe recovery and discharge readiness.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Follow safety and infection-prevention protocols.
• Document care in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Provide patient and family education for post-operative recovery.

Skills

Post-anesthesia care

Acute care

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Infection control

Documentation

Education

RN licensure

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Role: PRN Recovery Room Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia care for surgical patients in a fast-paced acute care environment.


• Perform focused assessments, monitor vitals and hemodynamic status.


• Manage pain, nausea, airway support, and oxygenation.


• Administer IV medications and ensure safe recovery and discharge readiness.


• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary teams.


• Follow safety and infection-prevention protocols.


• Document care in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).


• Provide patient and family education for post-operative recovery.

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.


• Experience in post-anesthesia or acute care nursing preferred.


• Strong assessment, monitoring, and patient care skills.


• Ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams.


• Knowledge of safety, infection control, and documentation protocols.


• Commitment to patient-centered care and continuous learning.