Registered Nurse

Northshore Home Health Care; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northshore Home Health Care seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to work in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), focusing on orthopedic recovery and high-quality postoperative care.

Responsibilities include monitoring patients post-anesthesia, assessing vital signs and pain, coordinating with surgical and anesthesia teams, and ensuring safety and comfort throughout recovery. A compassionate bedside manner and strong teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid RN licensure and active state license.
• Experience or strong interest in PACU and post-anesthesia nursing.
• Solid clinical assessment, critical thinking, and rapid response abilities.
• Compassionate bedside manner and effective teamwork in clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide close monitoring and comprehensive nursing care for patients recovering from anesthesia.
• Assess vital signs, pain, and post-operative status; respond to condition changes.
• Coordinate care with surgical and anesthesia teams to support safe recovery.
• Maintain patient-centered communication and ensure comfort, safety, and recovery protocols.

Skills

RN licensure

PACU experience

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Job description

Serve as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), delivering expert post-operative care with a focus on orthopedic recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide close monitoring and comprehensive nursing care for patients recovering from anesthesia.
• Assess vital signs, pain levels, and post-operative status; recognize and respond to changes in patient condition.
• Coordinate care with the surgical and anesthesia teams to support safe recovery and timely interventions.
• Maintain patient-centered communication and ensure comfort, safety, and appropriate recovery protocols.

Qualifications & Skills

• Valid RN licensure.
• Experience or strong interest in PACU and post-anesthesia nursing.
• Sound clinical assessment skills, critical thinking, and rapid response capabilities.
• Compassionate bedside manner and ability to collaborate effectively in a clinical team.