Registered Nurse PACU

Professional Performance Development Group, Inc; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Performance Development Group, Inc is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune. The ideal candidate will possess an Associate Degree in Nursing and must have at least 1 year of full-time perioperative experience. Responsibilities include providing comprehensive nursing care, executing physician orders, and collaborating with support staff. Candidates must hold current ACLS and PALS certifications. This position involves working Monday through Friday during scheduled shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of full-time experience as a Perioperative RN in a Main Operating Room.
• Current ACLS and PALS certifications are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care including assessment and monitoring.
• Collaborate with and guide LPNs/LVNs and nursing assistants.
• Maintain a safe and clean patient care environment.

Skills

Perioperative nursing

Patient assessment

Collaboration with LPNs/LVNs

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Job Description: Registered Nurse PACU

Location: Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune and Branch Clinics

Duty Hours: Monday through Friday between the hours of 0645 to 2300. The HCWs shall be scheduled for an 8.5‑hour shift including an uncompensated 30‑minute meal break.

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Nursing from an ACEN/CCNE–accredited program (or State Board–approved equivalent).
• Minimum 1 year of full‑time experience within the past 3 years as a Perioperative RN in a Main Operating Room.
• Current ACLS and PALS certifications.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care, including patient assessment, triage, monitoring, treatment, documentation, and patient education.
• Execute physician orders in accordance with standard nursing practice.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate goal‑directed plans of care based on patient needs and available resources.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and properly stocked patient care environment.
• Provide discharge instructions and emotional support to patients and families.
• Collaborate with and provide guidance to LPNs/LVNs, nursing assistants, and ancillary staff.
• May be assigned to a multi‑service ward during normal shift hours.