RN PACU

$91,499 - $132,912/Yr

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Seattle, WA

10,001+ employees

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The RN PACU position at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health involves providing high-quality post-anesthesia care to surgical and procedural patients in a fast-paced, teamwork-focused environment. The role requires flexibility between Preoperative and PACU areas, ensuring patient readiness for surgery and monitoring post-anesthesia recovery. The PACU team is dedicated to delivering compassionate care while managing patient complications and ensuring safety and comfort during recovery.

Responsibilities

• Provide Preoperative, Phase 1, and Phase 2 post-anesthesia care for surgical and procedural patients.
• Monitor patients' oxygenation, respiratory status, circulation, level of consciousness, and temperature post-anesthesia.
• Assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate post-anesthesia care for patients of all ages and acuity levels.
• Manage and evaluate post-anesthesia and postoperative complications, including pain and nausea.
• Determine patient readiness for discharge from PACU based on scoring criteria.
• Work flexibly between Preop and PACU areas based on staffing and caseloads.

Requirements

• Current and valid Washington State Registered Nurse License.
• Current BLS certification.
• ACLS certification required within 60 days of hire.
• PALS certification required within 60 days of hire.
• At least 2 years of recent Progressive Care/Intermediate Care/Step-Down Unit experience may be considered for training.

Nice-to-haves

• National certification in area of specialty including CCRN, CPAN, or CAPA.
• 1-2 years of recent inpatient PACU experience within the last 3 years.
• Experience with all phases of post-anesthesia care including Preop, Phase 1, and Phase 2.
• Previous experience in Charge and Preceptor roles.
• Experience with starting IVs and managing airway emergencies.

Benefits

• Sign on bonus available for qualified candidates.
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.
• Continuing education opportunities and in-services.
• Supportive work culture.