Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse

2 months ago


Socorro, New Mexico, United States TLC NURSING SERVICES Full time


A Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nurse is a qualified healthcare professional dedicated to delivering specialized nursing care to individuals recovering from surgical interventions.

This position generally encompasses the following key responsibilities:



Patient Monitoring:

The PACU Nurse is tasked with the continuous observation of patients' vital signs, consciousness levels, and other physical and emotional responses to ensure their stability and absence of adverse reactions.


Medication Administration:

The PACU Nurse may be responsible for administering prescribed medications and treatments, while closely monitoring patients' reactions and making necessary adjustments to care plans.


Pain Management Assistance:

This role involves providing patients with effective pain management strategies and medications to enhance comfort during the recovery phase.


Collaboration with Surgical Teams:

The PACU Nurse collaborates with surgeons and anesthesiologists to relay any changes in patients' conditions, ensuring optimal post-operative care.


Patient Care Documentation:

Maintaining precise and current records of patients' post-operative statuses, treatments, and responses is a critical responsibility of the PACU Nurse, facilitating communication with other healthcare professionals.


Patient and Family Education:

The PACU Nurse plays a vital role in educating patients and their families about post-operative conditions, treatment plans, and recovery expectations.


Emotional Support Provision:

Offering emotional support and reassurance to patients and their families is essential, helping to alleviate concerns and anxieties during the recovery process.


Typical qualifications for this role include a valid RN license, a bachelor's degree in nursing, and relevant experience in a comparable environment. Strong critical thinking, interpersonal, and organizational skills are crucial. Additionally, a solid understanding of anesthesia, surgical procedures, and post-operative care is highly beneficial.


This position is a contracted travel role, not full-time.

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