PRN PACU RN - Tucson AZ

PACU RN - Tucson, AZ

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Receive patients directly from the operating room and provide Phase I and/or Phase II post-anesthesia care

Monitor airway, breathing, circulation, neurological status, and pain level during recovery

Identify and manage post-anesthesia complications including pain, nausea, respiratory compromise, and hemodynamic instability

Administer IV fluids and medications per anesthesia and provider orders

Accurately document assessments, interventions, and discharge readiness in the electronic medical record

Communicate patient status and concerns with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and perioperative team

Provide post-operative education and discharge instructions to patients and caregivers

Ensure patients meet established PACU discharge criteria prior to same-day discharge

Maintain a safe, efficient patient flow to support on-time case turnover

Adhere to ambulatory surgery center policies, patient safety standards, and infection control protocols

Qualifications

Current, unrestricted Arizona RN license

AZ Fingerprint Card

Minimum 2 year PACU or critical care experience 

Need to have worked in PACU or equivalent within the last 6 months

BLS and ACLS required 

Strong assessment, time-management, and critical-thinking skills

Ability to work independently while managing multiple post-operative recoveries

Current Physical and TB Test (within the last year)

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and move throughout the shift

Ability to safely lift, position, and assist patients

Ability to respond quickly to emergency situations

Work Environment & Schedule

Ambulatory Surgery Center PACU

Multiple Shifts Available 

Shifts very depending on facility need and RN availability

Pay: $40-42 based on experience