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(RN) - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) (Days)
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Posted on: Oct 30, 2026
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Bay City, MI
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Onsite
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Full-time
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Job Title :
(RN) - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) (Days)
Job Type :
Full-Time
Job Location :
Bay City MI United States
Remote :
No
Job Description :
Job Description
- Patient Monitoring: Continuously monitor vital signs (heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, temperature) and assess the patient’s level of consciousness during recovery from anesthesia.
- Airway & Respiratory Management: Ensure a patent airway and maintain adequate respiratory function, intervening rapidly if obstruction or respiratory distress occurs.
- Symptom & Pain Control: Administer IV fluids, analgesics, anti-emetics, and other ordered medications to manage post-operative pain, nausea, and surgical discomfort.
- Clinical Assessment & Emergency Intervention: Assess surgical sites, incisions, and dressings for bleeding, drainage, or complications. Recognize adverse reactions to anesthesia or surgery promptly and initiate emergency interventions as required.
- Documentation & Team Communication: Maintain detailed electronic nursing records and communicate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and PACU team members regarding patient progress and discharge readiness.
- Education & Credentials:
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) License [Required].
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing [Required].
- Active Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) [Required].
- Clinical Experience:
- Minimum 2+ years of recent Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Recovery Room nursing experience [Required].
- Core Competencies: Advanced hemodynamic monitoring, strong airway management skills, rapid critical thinking in emergent situations, and strong collaborative communication.
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Position Details
Posted:
Oct 30, 2026
Reference Number:
a35e9e2c
Employment:
Full-time
City:
Bay City
Job Origin:
ziprecruiter
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