Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU

Odessa Regional Medical Center; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Supportive team

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Odessa Regional Medical Center in Odessa, TX is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to care for patients recovering from anesthesia and surgery in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit. The role requires monitoring vital signs, assessing consciousness, and managing pain and nausea, with family communication about post-operative care.

The RN will monitor vitals, assess recovery, and collaborate with surgeons and anesthesiologists.

Qualifications

• Active Texas RN license.
• BLS and ACLS certifications.
• PALS preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to 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.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Compassionate care

Patient communication

Education

Texas RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS preferred

Job description

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.

Job Details

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

Benefits

• 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.