Registered Nurse PACU Recovery

The Registered Nurse PACU Recovery role involves delivering direct patient care in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit, monitoring patient recovery, and stabilizing patients after surgical procedures. The position requires assessing patient responses to anesthesia and treatments while ensuring safe, evidence-based nursing care throughout the post-operative period. The nurse manages patient pain and recovery needs using clinical judgment and established PACU standards. Aseptic and sterile techniques are implemented according to AORN and ASPAN standards to protect patient safety and maintain high-quality direct patient care.