Registered Nurse (PACU)

Vetted Solutions; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate post-anesthesia care for diverse patient populations in Bakersfield, California.

You will closely monitor post-operative patients, assess vital signs and pain, manage sedation, and collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and care teams to ensure safe recovery and thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Must have current RN licensure.
• PACU/post-anesthesia care experience preferred.
• Strong assessment and quick decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor post-operative patients: vital signs, neurologic status, pain and sedation.
• Manage pain and sedation while maintaining comfort and safety.
• Recognize, respond to, and escalate post-anesthesia complications promptly.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
• Follow strict safety, clinical, and compliance standards.
• Educate patients and families regarding recovery and care needs.
• Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes.

Skills

PACU experience

Clinical assessment

Emergency response

Communication

Documentation

Patient safety

Education

RN license

Job description

PACU Registered Nurse needed to deliver compassionate post-anesthesia care for diverse patient populations.

Key Responsibilities

• Closely monitor post-operative patients and assess vital signs, neurologic status, pain, and sedation levels.
• Manage pain and sedation while maintaining patient comfort and safety.
• Recognize, respond to, and escalation post-anesthesia complications promptly.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary care teams to coordinate care.
• Follow strict safety, clinical, and compliance standards.
• Provide patient and family education regarding recovery and care needs.
• Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current RN licensure with PACU/post-anesthesia care experience preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment skills and ability to act quickly in emergent situations.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities with clinical stakeholders.
• Thorough understanding of patient safety protocols and documentation practices.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.