Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct patient care in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), managing a diverse and high-acuity patient population including neuro, transplant, orthopedic, cardiac, and trauma cases.

You will assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in collaboration with the healthcare team, educate patients and families on post-treatment care and medications, and ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance in

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• BSN preferred with consideration for ADN candidates.
• Critical care or Phase 1 PACU experience highly desirable.
• Strong critical thinking, clinical judgment and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safety and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Managing post-anesthesia recovery and caring for ICU-level patients.
• Collaborating with the healthcare team to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate care.

Skills

Critical care

PACU experience

Teamwork

Clinical judgment

Patient safety

Education

BSN preferred

ADN accepted

Job description

Role:

Provides direct patient care in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) as a registered nurse, managing a diverse and high-acuity patient population including neuro, transplant, orthopedic, cardiac, and trauma cases.

Responsibilities:

Assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care in collaboration with the healthcare team; educating patients and families on post-treatment care and medication management; ensuring patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance; developing individualized care plans; and communicating across the continuum of care.

Qualifications & Skills:

RN license required; BSN preferred with consideration for ADN candidates; critical care or Phase 1 PACU experience highly desirable; strong critical thinking, clinical judgment, and teamwork skills; commitment to safety and patient-centered care; ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Duties:

Managing post-anesthesia recovery, caring for critically ill ICU-level patients, participating in professional development, and contributing to innovative procedures and treatments within a Magnet-recognized hospital setting.