Registered Nurse PACU
Corona Summit Surgical Center
Corona, CA
Full-time
Posted Mar 25, 2026
45–50 an hour
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Dental Coverage
Job Description
iting opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment where your skills directly impact patient outcomes and recovery experiences. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality post-operative care, utilizing advanced nursing practices and state-of-the-art technology.
Duties
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments including vital signs, physical examinations, and physiological evaluations to monitor recovery progress.
• Administer medications, including pain management therapies such as opioids and non-opioid options, ensuring proper dosage and documentation in compliance with HIPAA standards.
• Manage airway patency and ventilator support for patients requiring respiratory assistance, utilizing aseptic techniques and advanced airway management skills.
• Perform IV infusions, venipuncture, catheter care, suturing, and specimen collection with precision and adherence to sterile procedures.
• Monitor for signs of acute pain or distress; implement appropriate interventions for pain control and comfort management.
• Collaborate with surgical teams and anesthesiologists to coordinate patient care plans during post-operative recovery stages.
• Document all patient interactions accurately using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems such as Epic or Cerner; ensure compliance with medical documentation standards.
• Respond swiftly to emergencies including trauma incidents or cardiac events within a Level I or Level II trauma center setting; utilize critical care experience to stabilize patients effectively.
• Educate patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, including medication administration, wound care, and activity restrictions.
• Maintain infection control protocols, sterile processing standards, and aseptic techniques throughout all procedures.
Qualifications
• Current RN licensure in accordance with state regulations; BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required; ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) preferred.
• Proven experience in PACU or post-anesthesia recovery settings within hospital environments; ICU or emergency room experience highly valued.
• Strong knowledge of physiology, pharmacology related to anesthesia recovery, and medical terminology relevant to acute care nursing.
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic or Cerner; proficiency in ICD coding (International Classification of Diseases) for accurate documentation.
• Experience working with diverse patient populations including pediatrics, geriatrics, individuals with disabilities or developmental delays, and those requiring specialized memory or dementia care.
• Ability to perform complex procedures such as tube feeding management, dialysis access care, ostomy care, and wound suturing when necessary.
• Excellent critical thinking skills combined with the ability to respond effectively under pressure during trauma or emergency situations.
• Knowledge of infection control practices aligned with NCQA standards; understanding of Workers' Compensation law is a plus for occupational health cases. Join our team as a Registered Nurse PACU professional committed to delivering compassionate post-operative care while advancing your career in a supportive environment that values expertise, teamwork, and continuous learning!
Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
Experience:
• PACU: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
• Spanish (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Duties
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments including vital signs, physical examinations, and physiological evaluations to monitor recovery progress.
• Administer medications, including pain management therapies such as opioids and non-opioid options, ensuring proper dosage and documentation in compliance with HIPAA standards.
• Manage airway patency and ventilator support for patients requiring respiratory assistance, utilizing aseptic techniques and advanced airway management skills.
• Perform IV infusions, venipuncture, catheter care, suturing, and specimen collection with precision and adherence to sterile procedures.
• Monitor for signs of acute pain or distress; implement appropriate interventions for pain control and comfort management.
• Collaborate with surgical teams and anesthesiologists to coordinate patient care plans during post-operative recovery stages.
• Document all patient interactions accurately using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems such as Epic or Cerner; ensure compliance with medical documentation standards.
• Respond swiftly to emergencies including trauma incidents or cardiac events within a Level I or Level II trauma center setting; utilize critical care experience to stabilize patients effectively.
• Educate patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, including medication administration, wound care, and activity restrictions.
• Maintain infection control protocols, sterile processing standards, and aseptic techniques throughout all procedures.
Qualifications
• Current RN licensure in accordance with state regulations; BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required; ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) preferred.
• Proven experience in PACU or post-anesthesia recovery settings within hospital environments; ICU or emergency room experience highly valued.
• Strong knowledge of physiology, pharmacology related to anesthesia recovery, and medical terminology relevant to acute care nursing.
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic or Cerner; proficiency in ICD coding (International Classification of Diseases) for accurate documentation.
• Experience working with diverse patient populations including pediatrics, geriatrics, individuals with disabilities or developmental delays, and those requiring specialized memory or dementia care.
• Ability to perform complex procedures such as tube feeding management, dialysis access care, ostomy care, and wound suturing when necessary.
• Excellent critical thinking skills combined with the ability to respond effectively under pressure during trauma or emergency situations.
• Knowledge of infection control practices aligned with NCQA standards; understanding of Workers' Compensation law is a plus for occupational health cases. Join our team as a Registered Nurse PACU professional committed to delivering compassionate post-operative care while advancing your career in a supportive environment that values expertise, teamwork, and continuous learning!
Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
Experience:
• PACU: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
• Spanish (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Qualifications
- • Proven experience in PACU or post-anesthesia recovery settings within hospital environments; ICU or emergency room experience highly valued
- • Strong knowledge of physiology, pharmacology related to anesthesia recovery, and medical terminology relevant to acute care nursing
- • Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic or Cerner; proficiency in ICD coding (International Classification of Diseases) for accurate documentation
- • Experience working with diverse patient populations including pediatrics, geriatrics, individuals with disabilities or developmental delays, and those requiring specialized memory or dementia care
- • Ability to perform complex procedures such as tube feeding management, dialysis access care, ostomy care, and wound suturing when necessary
- • Excellent critical thinking skills combined with the ability to respond effectively under pressure during trauma or emergency situations
Benefits
- • Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour
- • 401(k)
- • Dental insurance
- • Health insurance
- • Paid time off
Responsibilities
- • In this vital role, you will provide exceptional recovery care for patients emerging from anesthesia following surgical procedures
- • Your expertise will ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate patient assessments, monitoring, and interventions
- • This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment where your skills directly impact patient outcomes and recovery experiences
- • You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality post-operative care, utilizing advanced nursing practices and state-of-the-art technology
- • Conduct comprehensive patient assessments including vital signs, physical examinations, and physiological evaluations to monitor recovery progress
- • Administer medications, including pain management therapies such as opioids and non-opioid options, ensuring proper dosage and documentation in compliance with HIPAA standards
- • Manage airway patency and ventilator support for patients requiring respiratory assistance, utilizing aseptic techniques and advanced airway management skills
- • Perform IV infusions, venipuncture, catheter care, suturing, and specimen collection with precision and adherence to sterile procedures
- • Monitor for signs of acute pain or distress; implement appropriate interventions for pain control and comfort management
- • Collaborate with surgical teams and anesthesiologists to coordinate patient care plans during post-operative recovery stages
- • Document all patient interactions accurately using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems such as Epic or Cerner; ensure compliance with medical documentation standards
- • Respond swiftly to emergencies including trauma incidents or cardiac events within a Level I or Level II trauma center setting; utilize critical care experience to stabilize patients effectively
- • Educate patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, including medication administration, wound care, and activity restrictions
- • Maintain infection control protocols, sterile processing standards, and aseptic techniques throughout all procedures