Registered Nurse II | PACU

Veterans in Healthcare; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Onvida Health is seeking a Registered Nurse II for the PACU on the day shift in Yuma, AZ. The role focuses on caring for patients recovering from anesthesia, with collaboration from anesthesia teams and ongoing patient education.

Candidates should hold an Associate’s Degree and an RN license, plus ACLS/BLS/PALS. EPIC EHR experience is preferred. This is a full-time position at Yuma Regional Medical Center dba Onvida Health, with regular hours and a rotating call after hours.

Qualifications

• RN license and an associate degree required.
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required.
• Experience in PACU or surgical recovery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and comfortable recovery for post-anesthesia patients.
• Monitor consciousness and status during recovery from anesthesia.
• Record vital signs and assess recovery progress.
• Address anesthesia-related side effects and manage pain/nausea.
• Maintain accurate charts and medical records.
• Coordinate with the medical team for post-operative care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Education

ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE

RN License

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Registered Nurse II | PACU | Day Shift

Job Details

Career area: RN / LPN / Nurse
Position Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 09/25/2026
Location: Yuma, AZ 85364, United States

Work Status Details: REGULAR FULL TIME | 72.00 Hours Every Two Weeks | Shift: Varied | Pay Rate Type: Hourly | Location: Yuma Medical Center

Listed is the base hiring salary range offered for this position. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to skills and experience. The salary range listed is just one component of the total rewards/compensation package offered to candidates. Min = $39.93 Mid = $51.91 Max = $63.89

Summary: The Peri-anesthesia Nurse in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) delivers specialized nursing care to patients recovering from various surgical procedures. This role utilizes critical thinking skills. The PACU RN develops and implements a care plan focused on the patient’s safe recovery from anesthesia. The PACU RN collaborates closely with anesthesia professional, manages pain and stabilizes vital post-operative parameters to ensure effective recovery. Care is tailored to the patient’s age, surgical procedure, and anesthesia type, with thorough reinforcement of procedure-specific discharge instructions to patients, families, and/or significant others. Call after working hours on departmental rotating basis.

Responsibilities

• Plays a vital role in ensuring a safe and comfortable recovery for patients in the post-anesthesia phase, contributing to the overall success of the surgical process through attentive and specialized care.
• Observes and monitors post-operative patients' levels of consciousness and overall status during recovery from anesthesia.
• Measures and records vital signs to assess patients’ recovery progress.
• Observes for and addresses any signs of side effects from anesthesia medication.
• Manages and treats post-operative symptoms, including pain and nausea.
• Updates and maintains accurate charts, patient files, and medical records.
• Collaborates with the medical team to coordinate post-operative care and facilitate timely specialized interventions.
• Provides comfort and reassurance to patients and their families, addressing any concerns and answering questions.
• Educates patients and their families about post-surgery care and discharge.

Credentials

• ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS)
• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS)
• PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (PALS)
• REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

Education

• ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE

Minimum Requirements

• Associate’s Degree 1+ years related experience
• Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Other credentials as required by department

Preferred

Experience with EPIC Electronic Health Record or similar electronic record systems.

Join us at Yuma Regional Medical Center dba Onvida Health

A career at Onvida Health is more than just a job. It’s a place to have a long and rewarding career, making a difference in the lives of those in our shared community. When you join our team, you become an integral part of a thriving community committed to improving the health and well-being of everyone in southwestern Arizona. At Onvida Health, we believe in progress with purpose. Our commitment to innovation is matched by our dedication to kindness and integrity. We take our values seriously because we know they lead to better outcomes for our patients and a better experience for all of us. We’re looking for people who approach each day with a sense of possibility, a drive to make things better, and a commitment to kindness. If that sounds like you, you’re our kind of people. If you’re looking for a career where innovation meets compassion, where you can grow and contribute to building a healthier tomorrow, Onvida Health is the place for you.

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