RN PACU Nurse

Medical City Healthcare; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical City Healthcare seeks an experienced RN PACU Nurse to provide high-quality post-anesthesia care for surgical patients. You will monitor vital signs, manage pain and sedation, respond rapidly to changes in patient status, and ensure safe recovery and discharge from the PACU.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical judgment, clear communication with surgeons and anesthesiologists, and meticulous documentation.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in good standing.
• PACU experience preferred.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor vital signs and respond rapidly to changes in patient status.
• Manage pain and sedation; ensure safe recovery and discharge from PACU.
• Precept junior staff and support quality and safety initiatives.
• Communicate clearly with surgeons and anesthesiologists; maintain meticulous documentation.

Skills

RN licensure

PACU experience

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

Medical City Healthcare seeks an experienced RN PACU Nurse to provide high-quality post-anesthesia care for surgical patients. You will monitor vital signs, manage pain and sedation, respond rapidly to changes in patient status, and ensure safe recovery and discharge from the PACU. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical judgment, clear communication with surgeons and anesthesiologists, and meticulous documentation. You will precept junior staff, support quality and safety initiatives, and uphold evidence-based practice while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment.