Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU Job at ATC Travelers A, Norfolk, VA

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  • ATC Travelers A
  • Norfolk, VA

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Patient Assessment: Conduct comprehensive post-anesthesia evaluations, heavily focusing on airway management, hemodynamic stability, and pain control.
  • Vital Monitoring: Continuously measure, assess, and record patients' levels of consciousness and vital signs (e.g., blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen levels).
  • Symptom Management: Administer prescribed medications to treat post-operative side effects, such as pain, nausea, and vomiting.
  • Team Collaboration: Work seamlessly with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and multidisciplinary staff to prioritize patient acuity, unit flow, and specialized interventions.
  • Emergency Response: Provide airway management, administer emergency fluids or drugs, and utilize advanced cardiac life support techniques when necessary.
  • Discharge & Education: Provide emotional support, comfort measures, and clear post-operative discharge instructions to patients and their families.
Qualifications & Requirements
  • Education: Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program. BSN or MSN is highly preferred.
  • Experience: Prior clinical experience in a hospital setting. Previous background in PACU, Critical Care/ICU, or the Operating Room (OR) is strongly preferred.
  • Licensure: Valid and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice in the state of Virginia.
  • Certifications: Current BLS and ACLS certifications (or ability to obtain within a set timeframe).
Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE

Job Tags

Contract work, Local area

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