MDAEdge · 5 months ago
RN PACU
Los Alamos, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$75K/yr - $104K/yr
1+ years expMDAEdge is a healthcare company seeking a Registered Nurse for their Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The role involves providing high-quality nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia, monitoring their condition, and collaborating with surgical teams to ensure safe recovery.
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Responsibilities
Monitor airway, breathing, circulation, pain, nausea, and sedation levels following anesthesia
Perform frequent assessments and respond rapidly to changes in patient condition
Titrate oxygen, manage IV fluids, administer medications, and perform ordered interventions
Manage pain and PONV using multimodal protocols and patient-specific plans
Prepare for and assist with emergent interventions and rapid responses as needed
Coordinate handoffs to and from OR, anesthesia, and inpatient/outpatient units using standardized tools
Educate patients and families on post-op expectations, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
Document care accurately and timely in the electronic medical record
Maintain a safe environment and comply with hospital policies, infection prevention, and regulatory standards
Participate in quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and unit-based competencies
Qualification
Required
Associate's Degree in Nursing required
Minimum of one year in PACU or surgical services such as OR, Pre-Op, or ICU step-down supporting post-anesthesia recovery
Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and prioritization abilities
Effective communication and teamwork in a fast-paced environment
Comfort with hemodynamic monitoring and post-anesthesia care pathways
Prior PACU or surgical services experience
Current NM RN license or appropriate RN compact licensure
BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association
PALS or ENPC within six months of hire
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
CPAN or CAPA certification
Experience with electronic medical records and standardized recovery scoring tools such as Aldrete
Benefits
Competitive pay with potential sign-on and relocation assistance per facility policy.
Comprehensive benefits package offered by the hospital employer.
Company
MDAEdge
At MDAEdge, we help our clients reinvent innovation, optimize operations, and reshape perceptions—ensuring they remain at the forefront in today’s fast-evolving world.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase