Registered Nurse RN Surgery (PACU)
| Facility | Castleview Hospital |
| Location | Price, UT |
| Career Area | Nursing - Registered Nurse |
| Schedule | Full Time |
| Workplace | On-site |
| Job Shift | Day |
| Date Posted | 02/24/2026 |
| Job ID | #331120 |
Sign-on bonus: $5,000
More about our team
Performs head-to-toe pre-procedure assessment on all patients and reassesses intra-procedure and post procedure as needed. This includes pediatric, geriatric and the general patient population. Carries out medical and surgical asepsis during treatments and special procedures.
Demonstrates knowledge of perioperative factors that alter immediate post-operative phase.
Obtains, documents and assesses vital signs and cardio-respiratory systems every five (5) minutes for changes and provides appropriate treatment or care.
Identifies physical symptoms and changes and responds appropriately to the patient in an emergency or physically distressful situation. Communicates with Physician and/or Anesthesia of any pertinent changes in a timely manner.
Communicates "Hand off" report effectively and thoroughly on the patient's condition upon transfer from PACU to the receiving unit Registered Nurse.
Maintains moderate sedation competency. Demonstrates knowledge of sedation medications and ability to assess cardio-respiratory systems for changes and provides appropriate treatment.
Demonstrates knowledge of airway management and procedures and the ability to use the equipment.
Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs
Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions
Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient
Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record
Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient
Performs timely and accurate QI assessments
Applicants should have a current Utah state RN license and possess an associate's degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:
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