Memorial Health in Savannah, GA is seeking a Registered Nurse for our PACU. The RN will provide post-anesthesia care, including assessment, monitoring, pain management, and patient education. Responsibilities include managing airways, interpreting vital signs, administering IV medications, collaborating with surgeons and anesthesia providers, and ensuring safe recovery and discharge readiness. RNs will follow evidence-based protocols, document accurately in the EMR, and support family communication. Memorial Health offers a collaborative, learning-focused environment with strong support for professional growth and quality, patient-centered care. Provide comprehensive post-anesthesia nursing care and monitoring in the PACU Continuously assess patient status, manage airways, and respond to changes in condition Administer IV medications, fluids, and pain management per physician and anesthesia orders Prepare patients for discharge or transfer, providing education to patients and families Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary team members Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the EMR Follow infection prevention, safety, and regulatory standards in the PACU Participate in continuous quality improvement and unit-based initiatives Post-anesthesia patient assessment Cardiac and respiratory monitoring IV therapy and medication administration Pain management protocols Airway management and emergency response Use of electronic medical records (EMR) systems Infection control practices Patient and family education Interdisciplinary team collaboration Recovery and discharge criteria knowledge Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Active GA Registered Nurse (RN) license Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred PACU, ICU, or ED experience preferred
