Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse
Bay City, Michigan
McLaren Bay Region

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) (Days)

Location: Bay City, Michigan
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Specialty

• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Required Experience: 2 years PACU experience (highest required years of experience)

Job Description / Key Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor vital signs (heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, temperature) and patient consciousness during recovery from anesthesia.
• Ensure airway patency and adequate respiratory function; intervene promptly in case of obstruction or respiratory distress.
• Administer medications (painkillers, anti-nausea drugs, fluids) to manage post-operative symptoms and maintain patient comfort.
• Assess surgical sites for bleeding or complications, check dressings, and perform physical assessments.
• Recognize adverse reactions to anesthesia or surgery and initiate emergency interventions as needed.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.
• Communicate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare team members regarding patient condition and care plans.

Additional Information

• Facility is a 415-bed acute care hospital offering specialty, primary, and preventative care including cardiovascular, neuroscience, women’s health, orthopedics, rehabilitation, home health, hospice care, EMS, and oncology services.
• Emergency department treats over 45,000 patients annually.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.