Pre/Post-Op PACU Registered Nurse

Key Responsibilities: Assess and monitor patient status in the PACU, recognizing and responding promptly to changes in condition. Manage postoperative pain and sedation in collaboration with the care team. Coordinate care with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe perioperative outcomes. Educate patients and families on procedures, recovery expectations, and postoperative care needs. Qualifications & Skills Current Registered Nurse licensure and clinical competence in perioperative and PACU settings. Strong patient assessment, monitoring, and rapid intervention skills. Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate across disciplines. Ability to deliver patient-centered education and support to patients and families.