career land centerMontrose, CO
PACU Registered Nurse (RN)
PACU Registered Nurse (RN)
PACU Registered Nurse (RN)
career land centerMontrose, CO
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General Medical and Surgical HospitalsSpecialty HospitalsFreestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers
Apply for this role (opens in a new tab)A healthcare facility in Montrose is seeking a skilled Same Day Surgery / PACU Registered Nurse to join its perioperative services team. This dayshift role is ideal for a nurse who thrives in a fast-paced surgical environment and is committed to delivering safe, efficient, and compassionate perioperative care. The Same Day Surgery / PACU RN provides both preoperative and post-anesthesia care for patients undergoing outpatient and same day surgical procedures. This role focuses on closely monitoring patients as they recover from anesthesia, managing pain and post-operative symptoms, and ensuring safe and timely discharge readiness in coordination with the surgical team.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide preoperative and post-anesthesia care for surgical patients.
Monitor patients during recovery from anesthesia and surgical procedures.
Assess and manage pain, vital signs, and post-operative status.
Support safe and efficient discharge planning and patient readiness.
Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and perioperative team members.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Respond quickly to changes in patient condition in a recovery setting.
Promote patient safety and comfort throughout the perioperative process.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 1 year of relevant nursing experience in same day surgery, PACU, or perioperative care preferred.
Active Registered Nurse license in good standing.
Strong assessment, critical-thinking, and communication skills.
Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced surgical recovery environment.
Commitment to patient safety and high-quality perioperative care.
Schedule
Day shift
Call responsibilities required
Benefits:
- Relocation assistance available on a case-by-case basis
- Opportunity to earn additional compensation through participation in the Clinical Ladder Program
- Professional growth and perioperative career development opportunities
- Collaborative surgical services team environment
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Level
Senior
Location
Montrose, CO
Occupation
Registered Nurses
Industry
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
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