PACU Nurse
Covina, California
RN · GI · Spine · Pain Management
Posted Jun 24
- Unit
- PACU
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Ambulatory Surgery
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 2+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- $22/hr below the median
The median for PACU in California is $62/hr, across 36 postings.
About this role
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Overview
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We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our team in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). As a PACU Nurse, you will play a crucial role in the recovery of patients post-surgery. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment with a focus on patient care and recovery.
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Duties
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- Monitor patients post-surgery to ensure safe recovery and assess their condition
- Administer medications and manage pain relief as needed
- Collaborate with healthcare team members to coordinate patient care
- Provide emotional support and education to patients and their families
- Maintain accurate medical records and documentation
- Adhere to aseptic techniques and infection control protocols
- Perform procedures such as suturing, ventilating, and monitoring vital signs
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Qualifications
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- Valid RN license and ACLS certification
- Previous experience in PACU or critical care setting preferred
- Familiarity with electronic health record systems
- Knowledge of outpatient procedures and post-operative care
- Proficiency in aseptic technique and wound care management
- Experience working with diverse patient populations including GI, Spine,Pain Management and ENT
- Ability to provide quality nursing care in a fast-paced environment
Joining our team offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and a supportive team environment.
Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
Experience
- Nursing: 2 years (Preferred)
License/
Certification
- RN (Required)
Ability to Commute
- Covina, CA 91723 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Requirements
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- Valid RN license and ACLS certification
- Previous experience in PACU or critical care setting preferred
- Familiarity with electronic health record systems
- Knowledge of outpatient procedures and post-operative care
- Proficiency in aseptic technique and wound care management
- Experience working with diverse patient populations including GI, Spine,Pain Management and ENT
- Ability to provide quality nursing care in a fast-paced environment
Place
- City
- Covina, California
- Median rent
- $1,931/mo
- Local household income
- $98,671/yr
- State price level
- 11% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
California index 110.7, where 100 is the national average.
Tucked in the San Gabriel Valley foothills, Covina blends small-town comfort with convenient access to Los Angeles. Old Town Covina offers local shops and community events, while nearby San Gabriel Mountains provide weekend escape. A practical suburban base for nurses seeking quieter living within commuting distance of major Southern California medical centers.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Encore Surgery Center is an ambulatory surgery center located at 300 W Badillo St in Covina, California, serving the San Gabriel Valley and Inland Empire regions. The center positions itself as Covina's leading surgical center with appropriate accreditations, specializing primarily…
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