Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU

Steward Health Care; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Professional development

Supportive team

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Steward Health Care's Odessa Regional Medical Center in Odessa, TX seeks an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for the PACU to care for patients recovering from anesthesia and surgery.

You will monitor vital signs, assess consciousness, manage pain and nausea, and educate families about post-operative care. This role emphasizes strong clinical assessment, compassion, and teamwork in a fast-paced surgical unit.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license in Texas.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; PALS preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in PACU or related setting.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Monitor vital signs (BP, HR, RR, SpO2, temp).
• Assess consciousness and orientation.
• Administer analgesics and antiemetics.
• Identify signs of bleeding, hypotension, or arrhythmias.
• Dress wounds and assess drains.
• Educate patients and families on post-operative care.
• Communicate with surgeons/anesthesiologists about patient status.
• Transfer patients to next destination as needed.

Skills

Active RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Compassionate patient care

Critical thinking

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU
Full-Time Position

As an PACU Registered Nurse, you will care for patients recovering from anesthesia and surgery in a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). Monitor patients' vital signs, assess their consciousness, and manage pain and nausea. Communicate with patients and their families about post-operative care.

Responsibilities:

• Check blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and temperature
• Check the patient's level of consciousness and orientation
• Administer medications to treat pain and nausea
• Look for signs of bleeding, low blood pressure, or arrhythmias
• Dress wounds and assess drains
• Teach patients and their families about post-operative care
• Update surgeons and anesthesiologists on the patient's condition
• Transfer patients to the next destination, usually within a few hours

Qualifications:

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
• BLS and ACLS certifications
• PALS preferred
• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Supportive work environment with a collaborative team.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and flexible scheduling options

Odessa Regional Medical Center was founded in 1975 as Odessa Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Through the years, the hospital grew and evolved into a full-service healthcare facility and the name was changed to Odessa Regional Medical Center to reflect its larger campus and more comprehensive services. The hospital has 225 beds and has approximately 250 physicians on staff and has over 700 employees.

Today, ORMC offers a wide spectrum of healthcare services, including advanced diagnostic imaging technology, emergency care, innovative surgical procedures, maternity care, comprehensive cardiac services and general medical care.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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