PACU​/RECOVERY Operating Room Registered Nurse - Cosmetic Surgery

PACU / Recovery / Operating Room Registered Nurse Pancholi Cosmetic Surgery – Las Vegas, NV Position Overview

Pancholi Cosmetic Surgery is seeking a highly skilled, compassionate, and detail-oriented Registered Nurse to join our surgical team in a dual PACU and Operating Room role. This nurse will play a critical part in delivering exceptional perioperative care to cosmetic surgery patients in a private, accredited surgical facility.

This position requires strong clinical judgment, advanced assessment skills, and the ability to provide a calm, luxury-level patient experience from preoperative preparation through postoperative recovery.

• Conduct thorough preoperative assessments and patient education
• Verify consents, surgical plans, and safety protocols
• Establish IV access and administer preoperative medications as ordered
• Collaborate closely with anesthesia provider and surgeon
• Ensure patient comfort and emotional reassurance prior to surgery

• Maintain sterile field and strict infection control standards
• Document intraoperative care accurately and timely
• Monitor patient status in coordination with anesthesia
• Anticipate surgeon needs to ensure efficient case flow
• Maintain compliance with Nevada State Board regulations

• Monitor and assess patients post-anesthesia
• Manage airway, pain control, nausea, and vital signs
• Recognize and respond promptly to complications
• Provide clear postoperative instructions to patients and caregivers
• Ensure safe discharge according to established criteria
• Document all recovery care thoroughly and accurately

• Maintain accurate medical records, documenting patient assessments, interventions, and responses to treatment.
• Utilize medical terminology to accurately report patient status and collaborate with healthcare team members.
• Participate in quality improvement and compliance initiatives

• Active Nevada RN license
• BLS and ACLS certified (PALS preferred)
• Minimum 2–3 years of PACU and/or Operating Room experience required
• Experience in cosmetic or plastic surgery strongly preferred
• IV insertion proficiency required
• Strong critical thinking and emergency response skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-expectation private practice setting

• Professional, polished demeanor consistent with a luxury brand
• Strong patient education and communication skills
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude
• Highly organized and detail-driven
• Discreet and respectful of patient privacy
• Ability to multitask efficiently between OR and PACU responsibilities

Expected hours
: 24 to 32 hours/week

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Opportunity to work alongside a nationally recognized cosmetic surgeon
• State-of-the-art private surgical facility
• Consistent daytime schedule (no hospital shifts, weekends, or holidays required)
• Employee discounts

Pancholi Cosmetic Surgery is a premier cosmetic surgery practice in Las Vegas dedicated to delivering natural, refined surgical results in a concierge-level environment. Our team is committed to excellence, patient safety, and providing an elevated surgical experience.