Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse

Job overview

The Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse role is onsite in Charlottesville, VA. Compensation is not specified. The posting describes post-surgical recovery care and coordination with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and nurses. The nurse monitors patients recovering from anesthesia, manages symptoms and medications, identifies complications, and documents care. The role supports patient safety and stability before transfer to an inpatient unit or discharge.

What you'll do

• Monitor and record vital signs, consciousness, and airway patency
• manage emergence from sedation and monitor for complications
• administer medications including IV pain management
• identify postoperative complications and initiate interventions
• document patient status and care plans in the electronic health record
• collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and nurses
• provide discharge instructions to patients and families.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered nurse

post-anesthesia care unit

charlottesville va

atc travelers a

pacu

postoperative recovery

anesthesia recovery

patient monitoring

iv medication

bls required

acls required

virginia rn license

patient safety

weekend work

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Current Virginia RN license and BLS and ACLS certifications are required; BSN is preferred. Previous PACU, ICU, or emergency room experience is strongly preferred.

About the employer

ATC Travelers A is hiring for this role. Industry: Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers. Sector: 62.