PRN PACU RN - Tucson AZ in Phoenix, AZ

Salary: $40-42 PACU RN - Tucson, AZ Essential Duties & Responsibilities • Receive patients directly from the operating room and provide Phase I and/or Phase II post-anesthesia care • Monitor airway, breathing, circulation, neurological status, and pain level during recovery • Identify and manage post-anesthesia complications including pain, nausea, respiratory compromise, and hemodynamic instability • Administer IV fluids and medications per anesthesia and provider orders • Accurately document assessments, interventions, and discharge readiness in the electronic medical record • Communicate patient status and concerns with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and perioperative team • Provide post-operative education and discharge instructions to patients and caregivers • Ensure patients meet established PACU discharge criteria prior to same-day discharge • Maintain a safe, efficient patient flow to support on-time case turnover • Adhere to ambulatory surgery center policies, patient safety standards, and infection control protocols Qualifications • Current, unrestricted Arizona RN license • AZ Fingerprint Card • Minimum 2year PACU or critical care experience • Need to have worked in PACU or equivalent within the last 6 months • BLS and ACLS required • Strong assessment, time-management, and critical-thinking skills • Ability to work independently while managing multiple post-operative recoveries • Current Physical and TB Test (within the last year) Physical Requirements • Ability to stand and move throughout the shift • Ability to safely lift, position, and assist patients • Ability to respond quickly to emergency situations Work Environment & Schedule • Ambulatory Surgery Center PACU • Multiple Shifts Available • Shifts very depending on facility need and RN availability Pay: $40-42 based on experience