RN Clinical Staff PACU Full Time Variable

MLK Community Hospital; Pico Rivera (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Hospital is seeking an RN to join the PACU team, providing post-anesthesia care for surgical patients in a modern safety-net hospital setting.

You will assess recovery, manage pain and sedation, monitor vitals, and respond quickly to changes in status while collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary teams. Documentation in the EHR and patient-family education are essential parts of the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia care for surgical patients in PACU.
• Assess and monitor recovery, manage pain and sedation.
• Interpret vital signs and respond to status changes promptly.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Document care in the EHR and educate patients and families with compassion.

Job description

As an RN Clinical Staff in the PACU at MLK Community Hospital, you provide post-anesthesia care for surgical patients in a modern, mission-driven safety-net hospital. You will assess and monitor patients recovering from anesthesia, manage pain and sedation, interpret vital signs, and respond quickly to changes in status. You’ll collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe handoffs and high-quality outcomes, while documenting care in the EHR and educating patients and families with compassion and cultural sensitivity.