Registered Nurse PACU

Registered Nurse - PACU

Location
St. Louis, MO

Schedule / Job Type
Full-time, 3 shifts per week, Day shift

Key Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia care to patients recovering from surgery and anesthesia.
• Monitor vital signs, manage pain, and assess patient recovery status.
• Recognize and respond to critical changes in patient condition, including dysrhythmias and invasive monitoring needs.
• Administer blood products, vasopressors, and medications, including IVs and vasoactive drugs.
• Collaborate with surgical teams covering a variety of specialties such as neurosurgery, ENT, orthopedics, trauma, and more.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort in a Level I trauma center environment, with a focus on adult, adolescent, and geriatric populations.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in the state of Missouri or a compact license.
• At least 2-3 years of ICU or ED experience at a Level 1 or 2 trauma facility.
• Critical care experience, including invasive monitoring, ICP management, transfusions, and ventilated patient care.
• BLS and ACLS certifications.
• EPIC or similar electronic charting system experience.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a Level I Trauma Center and Phase I PACU.
• Knowledge of dysrhythmia recognition and management, blood product administration, and IV start/vasopressor administration.
• Ability to work within a fast-paced, acute post-op environment recovering a diverse surgical patient population.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a Magnet-recognized, teaching hospital with a renowned Level I Trauma Center.
• Join a dedicated team providing high-level post-op recovery care across multiple surgical specialties.