Surgical PACU Registered Nurse

CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES INC.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES INC. in Washington, DC seeks a Registered Nurse in Surgical PACU to care for patients recovering from anesthesia and surgery.

You will assess patients, monitor vital signs, manage pain and nausea, and collaborate with surgeons and anesthesia teams to ensure safe recovery and discharge readiness. This role requires an active RN license and BLS, with preferred ACLS/PACU experience and strong clinical assessment skills.

Qualifications

• Active RN license and BLS certification required.
• Preferred experience in ACLS, PACU, critical care, or perioperative settings.
• Strong clinical assessment and patient management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients, monitor vital signs and airway status.
• Manage pain and nausea, administer medications.
• Respond promptly to changes in patient condition.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing colleagues to ensure safe recovery and discharge readiness.

Skills

Active RN license

BLS certification

ACLS

PACU experience

Tools

ACLS certification

PACU knowledge

Critical care

Job description

Role:

Registered Nurse in Surgical PACU, responsible for caring for patients recovering from anesthesia and surgery.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients, monitor vital signs and airway status.
• Manage pain and nausea, administer medications.
• Respond promptly to changes in patient condition.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing colleagues to ensure safe recovery and discharge readiness.

Qualifications & Skills

• Active RN license and BLS certification required.
• Preferred experience in ACLS, PACU, critical care, or perioperative settings.
• Strong clinical assessment and patient management skills.

Additional Information

Join a patient-first, mission-driven team serving diverse communities with access to advanced clinical practice, training, and career development opportunities.