Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Anesthesiology, Basic Life Support (BLS), Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN), Clinical Assessment, Healthcare, Nursing, On Call, Patient Assessment, Postanesthesia, Registered Nurse (RN), Surgical Procedures, Time Management
Job Title
PACU Registered Nurse
LocationWesterville, OH
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Days | 0530–1600, 4 shifts per week plus call availability; on-call opportunities available Monday through Friday as well as weekends
Key Responsibilities- Provide post-anesthesia care and monitoring to patients recovering from surgical or procedural interventions
- Assess and manage patient pain, vital signs, and level of consciousness in the immediate post-operative period
- Collaborate with anesthesia and surgical teams to ensure safe patient transitions from the OR to the PACU
- Respond to and manage post-operative complications in a timely and clinically appropriate manner
- Participate in on-call shifts as scheduled, including weekday and weekend availability
Required Qualifications- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Ohio or compact licensure eligibility
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications
- Prior PACU or post-operative nursing experience
- Ability to work a day shift schedule including on-call requirements
Preferred Experience / Skills- CPAN (Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse) certification
- Experience with a high-volume or fast-paced surgical environment
Why Join Us- Opportunity to work in a specialized, dynamic clinical environment with a consistent and predictable day shift schedule
- Flexible on-call structure with both weekday and weekend options available