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(RN) - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) (Days)

  • (RN) - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) (Days) job type Posted on: Oct 30, 2026
  • (RN) - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) (Days) experience level MedlinkHealth Anesthesia
  • (RN) - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) (Days) employment type Bay City, MI
  • (RN) - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) (Days) employment type Onsite
  • (RN) - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) (Days) salary 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

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Job Description

Job Description
Job Title: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse (RN)
Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and attentive Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse (RN) to join our surgical services team. In this role, you will provide specialized bedside nursing care to patients recovering from general, regional, or local anesthesia following surgical procedures. You will closely monitor vital signs, manage acute post-operative symptoms, oversee airway stability, and collaborate with surgical and anesthesia teams to ensure smooth patient recovery and safe discharge.

Key Responsibilities:
  • 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.
Qualifications & Requirements:
  • 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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Posted:

Oct 30, 2026

Reference Number:

a35e9e2c

Employment:

Full-time

City:

Bay City

Job Origin:

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Job Description

Job Description
Job Title: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse (RN)
Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and attentive Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse (RN) to join our surgical services team. In this role, you will provide specialized bedside nursing care to patients recovering from general, regional, or local anesthesia following surgical procedures. You will closely monitor vital signs, manage acute post-operative symptoms, oversee airway stability, and collaborate with surgical and anesthesia teams to ensure smooth patient recovery and safe discharge.

Key Responsibilities:
  • 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.
Qualifications & Requirements:
  • 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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