Registered Nurse (RN) — Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), PRN

Job overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) — Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) role is onsite in Metairie, LA. Compensation is not specified. The nurse supports Omega Hospital’s perioperative care team, caring for patients recovering from anesthesia after surgical or procedural interventions. The role monitors recovery, manages airway and respiratory needs, pain, medications, and assessments, and identifies complications early. Coordination with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and other nursing units supports safe recovery, transfer, and discharge.

What you'll do

• Monitor patients recovering from general, regional, MAC, and local anesthesia
• assess vital signs, airway, neurological status, pain, and surgical sites
• respond to complications
• administer medications and IV fluids
• document care
• prepare patients for transfer or discharge
• provide education and handoffs
• maintain unit readiness and participate in quality initiatives as assigned.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

pacu registered nurse

rn

metairie la

omega hospital

post-anesthesia care

perioperative nursing

variable shift

weekend and holiday rotation

on-call may be required

bls

acls

pals

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting describes PRN in the title, variable shifts, rotating weekends and holidays, and on-call that may be required depending on surgical volume and staffing. Requires an RN license and BLS; ACLS and PALS are required or must be obtained within three months of hire.

About the employer

Omega Hospital is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.