Registered Nurse-Periop Anesthesia

Veterans Health Administration

Louisville (KY)

On-site

USD 74,000 - 134,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Traditional federal pension

Federal health/vision/dental/long-term

On-call allowances

Job summary

Robley Rex Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Louisville, KY seeks a Registered Nurse for the Perioperative (PACU) unit. The RN will provide specialized care across the peri-anesthesia continuum, from Pre-anesthesia through Post-anesthesia care, including sedation/analgesia management during surgical and diagnostic procedures.

The role requires clinical assessment, appropriate post-sedation scoring, and vigilant monitoring of cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, and pain

Qualifications

Licensed Registered Nurse in Kentucky with current license and BLS/ACLS as required.
Experience in perioperative or PACU care preferred.
Ability to assess and monitor patients during pre/intra/post anesthesia phase.

Responsibilities

Provide specialized perioperative care across Pre anesthesia Phase, Post anesthesia Phase I and II, and extended care after sedation/analgesia.
Assess patients for anesthesia suitability; recognize contraindications.
Document all phases of care accurately in the electronic health record; prepare patients for procedures.
May be required to perform on-call duties.

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Robley Rex Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Louisville, Kentucky is currently recruiting for a Registered Nurse/Periop-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).

Key Responsibilities

The PACU Registered Nurse (RN) provides specialized care in the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of care throughout the peri anesthesia continuum to include the Pre anesthesia Phase, Post anesthesia Phase I, Post anesthesia Phase II, and extended care from sedation/analgesia and/or anesthesia for surgical, diagnostic, or therapeutic procedures.

The PACU RN possesses knowledge related to the physiology associated with various anesthesia techniques and surgical interventions. The PACU RN assesses and prepare patients for procedures appropriately. Performs clinical assessment of the patient and readily recognizes contraindication for anesthesia and/or surgical intervention.

The PACU RN applies the appropriate post sedation scoring and assesses the patient's postoperative status to include cardiovascular and respiratory systems and airway management needs, neurological system, hemodynamic stability, pain, and comfort needs and mental status, implementing appropriate interventions to maintain or return all physiological system to baseline or above.

The PACU RN maintains knowledge of current American Society of Peri anesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) standards, VHA Directive, and service level standard operating procedures. The PACU RN is responsible for ensuring comprehensive documenting of all phases of care and is timely, complete, and accurate in the electronic health record. May be required to perform on-call duties.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: 10:30am-9:00pm; on call required tour of duty may vary depending on staffing needs Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Pay Schedule: NF45

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $74486 – $133592/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-07.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.