Registered Nurse, PACU (Full Time)

At OrthoVirginia, you’re part of a team dedicated to delivering expert orthopedic and therapy care across the state. As Virginia’s largest provider of musculoskeletal care, we offer full-time and part-time opportunities in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

With more than 159 physicians in over 35 locations—including Lynchburg, Northern Virginia, Richmond, Southwest Virginia, and Hampton Roads—OrthoVirginia is a leader in orthopedic surgery, non-surgical care, and physical, hand, and occupational therapy. Our nationally recognized specialists treat a full range of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, helping patients of all ages move, heal, and thrive.

Join us and become part of a trusted network committed to excellence in orthopedic care.

Make Every Recovery a Safe One

As a PACU Registered Nurse, you’ll play an important role in helping patients safely and comfortably recover from anesthesia following surgery. You’ll provide attentive post-operative care, closely monitor patients, manage pain and symptoms, and respond quickly to changes in condition.

Working alongside surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the perioperative team, you’ll help create a seamless experience from surgery through recovery and discharge. This is a great opportunity for a nurse who thrives in a collaborative surgical environment and is passionate about providing exceptional patient care.

What You’ll Do

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care throughout the perioperative and post-anesthesia recovery process.

• Closely monitor patients following surgery, including vital signs, airway status, pain, and overall response to anesthesia.

• Recognize changes in patient condition and respond quickly and appropriately to potential complications.

• Administer medications and implement pain and symptom management interventions in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols.

• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and clinical team members to coordinate patient care and ensure continuity throughout recovery.

• Educate and reassure patients and families, helping them understand the recovery process and discharge instructions.

• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation while protecting patient privacy and confidentiality.

• Support patient safety, quality standards, and an efficient flow of care in a fast-paced surgical environment.

What You’ll Bring

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.

• Clinical experience in PACU, perioperative, critical care, emergency, or other relevant acute-care nursing setting, as required by the facility.

• Knowledge of post-anesthesia assessment, surgical patient care, pain management, and emergency response.

• Ability to recognize and respond effectively to changes in patient condition.

• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and teamwork skills.

• Ability to provide compassionate care while maintaining patient privacy and dignity.

Why Join Us?

Join a collaborative surgical team where your clinical expertise makes a direct impact on the patient experience. You’ll have the opportunity to provide focused, one-on-one care in a specialized environment while working alongside experienced surgeons, anesthesia providers, and healthcare professionals committed to excellent outcomes.

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Compensation Range for this position

$44.67 - $67.01

Compensation for this role will be based on several factors, including the candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, certifications, geography/market, and internal equity considerations.

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