Registered Nurse, PACU

Sierra Medical Center; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Medical Center in El Paso seeks a per diem PACU Registered Nurse to provide high-quality post-anesthesia care for surgical patients. The RN will assess and monitor patients emerging from anesthesia, manage airways, pain, and hemodynamic status, administer IV medications, and respond quickly to changes in condition.

Responsibilities include accurate documentation in the EHR, patient and family education, and safe handoffs to inpatient units or discharge.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the relevant state.
• PACU/postoperative care experience preferred.
• Per diem availability required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality post-anesthesia care for surgical patients.
• Assess and monitor patients emerging from anesthesia.
• Manage airways, pain, and hemodynamic status.
• Administer IV medications.
• Document in the EHR.
• Educate patients and families.
• Ensure safe handoffs to inpatient units or discharge.

Skills

PACU nursing

Airway management

IV therapy

Pain management

EHR documentation

Patient assessment

Education

Registered Nurse license

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Sierra Medical Center in El Paso seeks a per diem PACU Registered Nurse to provide high-quality post-anesthesia care for surgical patients. The RN will assess and monitor patients emerging from anesthesia, manage airways, pain, and hemodynamic status, administer IV medications, and respond quickly to changes in condition. Responsibilities include accurate documentation in the EHR, patient and family education, and safe handoffs to inpatient units or discharge. Nurses thrive in our collaborative, patient-first culture that emphasizes safety, inclusion, and professional growth with access to advanced technology and evidence-based practice.