Registered Nurse, PACU (Full Time)

OrthoVirginia Inc; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 127,998,000 - 192,011,000; Full time

Job summary

OrthoVirginia Inc is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to support safe, comfortable recovery after anesthesia. You will monitor vitals, manage pain, and respond to changes in condition, collaborating with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and perioperative staff to ensure a smooth transition from surgery to recovery.

This role offers a collaborative surgical environment, commitment to patient care, and opportunity to work across a network of orthopedic specialists.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the applicable state.
• Clinical experience in PACU, perioperative, critical care, or related acute-care setting.
• Knowledge of post-anesthesia assessment and pain management.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care throughout perioperative and post-anesthesia recovery.
• Closely monitor patients after surgery, including vitals and response to anesthesia.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and respond promptly to potential complications.
• Administer medications and implement pain management per physician orders.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and perioperative team to coordinate care and ensure continuity.
• Educate and reassure patients and families about recovery and discharge instructions.
• Maintain accurate documentation while protecting patient privacy.

Skills

RN license

PACU experience

Clinical knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

At OrthoVirginia, you’re part of a team dedicated to delivering expert orthopedic and therapy care across the state. As Virginia’s largest provider of musculoskeletal care, we offer full-time and part-time opportunities in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. With more than 159 physicians in over 35 locations—including Lynchburg, Northern Virginia, Richmond, Southwest Virginia, and Hampton Roads—OrthoVirginia is a leader in orthopedic surgery, non-surgical care, and physical, hand, and occupational therapy. Our nationally recognized specialists treat a full range of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, helping patients of all ages move, heal, and thrive. Join us and become part of a trusted network committed to excellence in orthopedic care.

Make Every Recovery a Safe One

As a PACU Registered Nurse

As a PACU Registered Nurse, you’ll play an important role in helping patients safely and comfortably recover from anesthesia following surgery. You’ll provide attentive post-operative care, closely monitor patients, manage pain and symptoms, and respond quickly to changes in condition. Working alongside surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the perioperative team, you’ll help create a seamless experience from surgery through recovery and discharge. This is a great opportunity for a nurse who thrives in a collaborative surgical environment and is passionate about providing exceptional patient care.

What You’ll Do

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care throughout the perioperative and post-anesthesia recovery process.
• Closely monitor patients following surgery, including vital signs, airway status, pain, and overall response to anesthesia.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and respond quickly and appropriately to potential complications.
• Administer medications and implement pain and symptom management interventions in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and clinical team members to coordinate patient care and ensure continuity throughout recovery.
• Educate and reassure patients and families, helping them understand the recovery process and discharge instructions.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation while protecting patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Support patient safety, quality standards, and an efficient flow of care in a fast-paced surgical environment.

What You’ll Bring

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.
• Clinical experience in PACU, perioperative, critical care, emergency, or other relevant acute-care nursing setting, as required by the facility.
• Knowledge of post-anesthesia assessment, surgical patient care, pain management, and emergency response.
• Ability to recognize and respond effectively to changes in patient condition.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to provide compassionate care while maintaining patient privacy and dignity.

Why Join Us?

Join a collaborative surgical team where your clinical expertise makes a direct impact on the patient experience. You’ll have the opportunity to provide focused, one-on-one care in a specialized environment while working alongside experienced surgeons, anesthesia providers, and healthcare professionals committed to excellent outcomes.

INDOP1 Compensation Range for this position:

$44.67 - $67.01

Compensation for this role will be based on several factors, including the candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, certifications, geography/market, and internal equity considerations.

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With more than 150 orthopedic specialists in over 35 locations in Lynchburg, Northern Virginia, Richmond, Southwest Virginia, and Hampton Roads, OrthoVirginia is Virginia’s largest provider of orthopedic medicine and one of the leading providers of physical, hand and occupational therapy. As one of the largest orthopedic specialty practices in the country, OrthoVirginia’s nationally recognized physicians provide advanced surgical and non-surgical care to patients of all ages.