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RN PACUMacpower Digital Assets Edge • Los Alamos, NM, United States
RN PACU

RN PACU

Macpower Digital Assets Edge • Los Alamos, NM, United States
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Job Summary :

  • Provide compassionate, high-quality post-anesthesia nursing care to patients recovering from surgery and procedures.
  • Monitor, assess, and stabilize patients in Phase I / II PACU settings.
  • Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure safe handoffs, timely recovery, and smooth transitions of care.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Monitor airway, breathing, circulation, pain, nausea, and sedation levels following anesthesia.
  • Perform frequent assessments and respond rapidly to changes in patient condition.
  • Titrate oxygen, manage IV fluids, administer medications, and perform ordered interventions.
  • Manage pain and PONV using multimodal protocols and patient-specific plans.
  • Prepare for and assist with emergent interventions and rapid responses as needed.
  • Coordinate handoffs to and from OR, anesthesia, and inpatient / outpatient units using standardized tools.
  • Educate patients and families on post-op expectations, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Document care accurately and timely in the electronic medical record.
  • Maintain a safe environment and comply with hospital policies, infection prevention, and regulatory standards.
  • Participate in quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and unit-based competencies.
  • Qualifications :

  • Education : Associate's Degree in Nursing required. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
  • Experience : Minimum of one year in PACU or surgical services such as OR, Pre-Op, or ICU step-down supporting post-anesthesia recovery.
  • Skills : Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and prioritization abilities. Effective communication and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Comfort with hemodynamic monitoring and post-anesthesia care pathways.
  • Schedule and Compensation :

  • Full-time hospital-based role with variable shifts based on unit needs.
  • May include nights, weekends, and holidays with rotating call as applicable.
  • Competitive pay with potential sign-on and relocation assistance per facility policy.
  • Comprehensive benefits package offered by the hospital employer.
  • Work Environment :

  • Acute care PACU serving a range of surgical specialties.
  • Requires prolonged standing, safe patient handling, and adherence to PPE and biosafety practices.
  • Must-Haves :

  • Prior PACU or surgical services experience. We will not consider new graduate RNs or candidates without surgical services experience.
  • Current NM RN license or appropriate RN compact licensure.
  • BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association.
  • PALS or ENPC within six months of hire.
  • Nice to Have :

  • CPAN or CAPA certification.
  • Experience with electronic medical records and standardized recovery scoring tools such as Aldrete.
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