Registered Nurse, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, Full Time

Job overview

The Registered Nurse, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, Full Time role is onsite in Reno, NV, at Sierra Medical Center. Compensation is not specified. The position supports postoperative care for patients undergoing surgical, pain management, and endoscopic procedures. The nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care, monitors physiological status after procedures, manages pain, and communicates with surgeons and anesthesiologists. The role serves patients from infancy through older adulthood and includes patient and family education.

What you'll do

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients undergoing surgical, pain management, and endoscopic procedures
• monitor immediate postoperative physiological status
• assess and manage pain
• communicate patient condition to surgeons and anesthesiologists
• perform pre-procedure assessments and reassessments
• educate patients and families
• maintain PACU equipment and inventory
• participate in performance improvement.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered nurse

pacu

post-anesthesia care

full time

reno nv

sierra medical center

postoperative care

pain management

surgical patients

bls

acls

nevada nursing license

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• tuition reimbursement or repayment
• career development opportunities.

Why this role

Full-time position with full benefits and a convenient schedule; requires an accredited RN program, Nevada nursing license, BLS, ACLS, and at least two years of nursing experience.

About the employer

Northern Nevada Health System is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.