Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU

Sidney Regional Medical Center; Sidney (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PSLF assistance

401(k) company match

Education reimbursement

Paid time off

Health/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Sidney Regional Medical Center in Sidney, Nebraska, is seeking a skilled full-time Registered Nurse for their PACU team in Surgery. The role focuses on pre-op assessment, perioperative care, and post-anesthesia recovery to ensure patient safety.

Requirements include Nebraska RN licensure, ADN or BSN, and BLS certification; 1 year Med-Surg or ICU experience preferred, new graduates considered. SRMC offers PSLF loan assistance, a 401(k) match, and education reimbursement as part of our benefits

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Registered Nurse nursing program that leads to licensure.
• Nebraska RN license required.
• ADN or BSN in Nursing required.
• One year of Med-Surg or ICU experience preferred; new graduates considered.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality nursing care for patients admitted for and recovering from surgery in PACU.
• Assist with pre-op assessment, preparation, and post-anesthesia transition.
• Ensure patient safety during perioperative phase and recovery.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation and charting.
• Support daily PACU operations and scheduling adjustments as needed.
• Communicate care plans with surgeons, PACU staff, and patients’ families.

Skills

BLS certification

Patient safety awareness

Education

ADN/BSN degree

Job description

Join our caring community at Sidney Regional Medical Center in Sidney, Nebraska! We are currently pursuing a skilled and compassionate full-time Registered Nurse to join our PACU team in Surgery.

At SRMC, our patients are our number one priority. We aim to provide extraordinary care every single day by ensuring that our patients’ well-being comes first, but amazing patient care starts with YOU. Your knowledge and expertise will make all the difference!

Loan Repayment

SRMC is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! We provide employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness.

Why Us:

• Panhandle Hospitality: Bring your warmth and kindness to our patients with a smile.
• Close-Knit Team: Small community, big heart – where every team member makes a difference.
• Meaningful Impact: Your dedication transforms lives and creates a supportive, caring environment.

This position will be responsible for providing quality nursing care to patients being admitted for surgery and returning from surgery. This role focuses on assessment and preparation for the procedure and assisting patients through the transition from an anesthetized state to an awake condition. Ensuring patient safety during this vulnerable time is the responsibility of the perioperative registered nurse.

Requirements:

• Graduate from an accredited Registered Nurse Nursing program.
• License as a Registered Nurse in the State of Nebraska.
• Graduate with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science (BSN) in Nursing.
• Prefer one year of Medical Surgical or ICU experience. New graduates considered.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Benefits:

• Generous paid time off.
• Education reimbursement opportunities.
• Growing 401(k) retirement program up to 5% company match.
• Comprehensive dental, vision, disability, and accident insurance.
• Insurance for critical illness, health, and life.

Sidney Regional Medical Center is an EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled.

Requirements:

• Ensure patients receive safe, quality care while in the pre-op and post-op phase of their encounter in compliance with established policies and procedures related to work schedule.
• Care for patients in pre-op teachings, pre-op holdings, and PACU.
• Restock blanket warmer, fluid warmer, patient bays, and complete daily supply order for PACU as needed.
• Assist in making and finalizing charts as needed.
• Assist with courtesy follow-up calls. The completion of the follow-up calls will be documented in the EMR.
• Assist with daily PACU charges to ensure completion.
• Demonstrate skills for the elements involved in first and secondary PACU recovery.
• Collect, evaluate, analyze, document, and prioritize pertinent patient data, identifying the full range of patient needs – physical, psycho-social, spiritual, educational, and discharge.
• Conduct and document on patients through the EMR.
• Assist in making daily assignments as indicated for pre-op holding, recovery room, and pre-op teachings.
• Assist in adjusting schedule changes such as add-on cases, time changes, etc.
• Communicate concerns of patient care with Director of Surgery, Surgery Manager, and PACU Charge Nurse.
• Communicate effectively between patient, patient’s family, physicians, and other staff members of the healthcare team. Coordinate and evaluate patient’s care to ensure continuity.
• Demonstrate the completion of the PACU log book and discharge sheet.
• Identify and recognize abnormal symptoms/changes in patient’s condition, established priorities, and take appropriate action.
• Informs and involves Director of Surgery regarding patient care issues in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Promote and ensure patient safety in performance of all responsibilities.
• Possess a working knowledge of medications and their correct administration, along with the signs and symptoms of side effects. Know and follow the 5 Rs of administration medications.
• Demonstrate proficient technical/clinical skills and operational knowledge of equipment in Surgical Care area.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics, transfer/lifting techniques, and appropriate equipment to minimize fall risk to the patient and injury to self.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Sidney Regional Medical Center is an EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled.