Job details

Location: Los Alamos, NM

Salary: $65k / Year - $75k / Year


POSITION TYPE: Registered Nurse (RN) Up to $30K SIGN ON BONUS

SPECIALTY UNIT: PACU

LOCATION: Los Alamos, NM

SHIFT: Days

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent

 

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) team. The PACU RN provides critical post-operative nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia, ensuring patient stability, comfort, safety, and prompt intervention when conditions change.


Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct and indirect patient care in the Recovery/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) using the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
  • Monitor patients closely following surgical procedures and anesthesia, recognizing and responding promptly to changes in condition.
  • Address the physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs of patients and their families.
  • Provide safe, compassionate, and patient-centered nursing care throughout the recovery process.
  • Communicate effectively with physicians, anesthesia providers, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team regarding patient status, changes in condition, and response to treatment.
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
  • Follow established standards, policies, and procedures for patient care and safety.
  • Collaborate with the surgical and multidisciplinary care teams to support optimal patient outcomes.
  • Report to the Director of Surgery or designated nursing leader.


Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing program.
  • Current, active, and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required within three months of employment.
  • At least one year of PACU or related post-operative nursing experience preferred.
  • Strong clinical assessment, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced surgical and post-anesthesia environment.


Must-Have Requirements

  • Associate's Degree in Nursing.
  • Active and unencumbered RN license.
  • Current BLS certification.
  • At least one year of experience working in PACU.


Compensation & Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus of up to $30,000.
  • Relocation assistance may be available.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Flexible spending and health savings account options.
  • Paid time off and extended illness benefits for eligible full-time employees.
  • Life, accident, critical illness/injury, short-term and long-term disability, and identity theft protection programs.
  • Tuition reimbursement and educational loan assistance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
  • Employee assistance and wellness programs supporting mental, physical, and financial well-being.
  • Professional development, education, and career advancement opportunities.


 



 

 

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