PRN PACU Nurse provides high-quality post-anesthesia care in a surgical recovery unit.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess and closely monitor patients as they emerge from anesthesia.
- Manage airways and support respiratory function.
- Evaluate and treat pain and other post-operative needs.
- Monitor and manage hemodynamics and overall clinical status.
- Coordinate safe transitions of care with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Provide clear, detailed education to patients and families.
Qualifications & Skills
- Current RN licensure and PACU/post-anesthesia nursing competency.
- Strong assessment skills and ability to recognize and respond to clinical changes.
- Proficiency in airway management and stabilization, pain management, and hemodynamic monitoring.
- Effective communication and patient/family education skills.
- Commitment to patient-first, evidence-based practice and continuous learning.