RN - PACU (Nights)

Medlinkhealth Anesthesia Associates; Mount Clemens (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Medlinkhealth Anesthesia Associates is seeking a skilled PACU Registered Nurse to provide specialized post-anesthesia care for diverse surgical procedures in a fast-paced environment.

You will monitor recovery, manage pain, and educate patients and families on recovery milestones and post-discharge care, while adhering to regulatory safety standards and maintaining meticulous electronic medical records.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• ACLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• Minimum 2+ years of PACU / Post-Anesthesia Care experience.
• Strong post-anesthesia assessment, airway, and pain management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care and continuous clinical monitoring for patients emerging from general, regional, or local anesthesia.
• Evaluate airway patency, hemodynamic stability, surgical sites, sedation levels, and pain management, intervening rapidly with complications.
• Partner with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and perioperative nursing staff to execute treatment plans.
• Educate patients and families on recovery milestones, wound care, home care protocols, and safe discharge instructions.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records in accordance with policies and safety standards.

Skills

Post-Anesthesia Care

Airway Management

Pain Management

Critical Thinking

Team Communication

Education

RN License

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

PACU Registered Nurse (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit RN)

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate PACU Registered Nurse to join our Surgical Services team. In this role, you will deliver specialized post-operative care to patients recovering from a broad spectrum of procedures, including general, gynecological, advanced laparoscopic, breast core biopsy, total joint and minimally invasive orthopedic, sports orthopedic, and laser lithotripsy surgeries. Utilizing state-of-the-art medical technology, you will monitor patient recovery, manage post-operative pain, and provide exceptional, family-centered care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Post-Anesthesia Patient Care: Provide direct nursing care and continuous clinical monitoring for patients emerging from general, regional, or local anesthesia.
• Clinical Assessment & Stabilization: Closely evaluate airway patency, hemodynamic stability, surgical sites, sedation levels, and pain management, intervening rapidly when post-operative complications arise.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Partner closely with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and perioperative nursing staff to execute individualized post-operative treatment plans.
• Patient & Family Education: Educate patients and their families on recovery milestones, wound care, home care protocols, and safe discharge instructions.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate, timely electronic medical records in accordance with clinical policies and regulatory safety standards.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education & Credentials:
  • Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) License [Required].
  • Active Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) [Required].
  • Active Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification through AHA [Required].
• Clinical Experience:
  • Minimum 2+ years of recent clinical PACU / Post-Anesthesia Care experience [Required].
• Core Competencies: Strong post-anesthesia assessment skills, proficiency in airway and pain management, critical thinking in fast-paced surgical environments, and compassionate communication.