Registered Nurse, PACU

Position Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – PACU Recovery

Full Time – Days. Commitment Bonus: $15,000. You will provide direct and indirect patient care in the Recovery/Post‑Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. You will meet the physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs of patients and families and communicate effectively with the healthcare team.

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a 295‑bed hospital in Somerset, Kentucky, part of Lifepoint Health. We are committed to making communities healthier.

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing (or Bachelor’s) from an accredited program
• Current RN license in the state of practice (or valid multistate compact license)
• BLS required; ACLS and PALS within 1 year of hire

• Monday‑Friday position with limited weekend requirements.
• Limited call: one night call every other week and one rotating weekend call approximately every 10–12 weeks.
• Phase 1 recovery: monitor patient for 30 minutes–1 hour after anesthesia before passing to Phase 2.
• Phase 2 recovery: review discharge paperwork, give patient snack and medication, discharge if criteria met.

• Provide assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation care for patients in the PACU.
• Monitor patients’ vital signs and surgical recovery status continuously.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to the surgical team.
• Educate patients and families about postoperative care and discharge instructions.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the medical record.
• Adhere to infection control and safety protocols.

• Minimum of one year of nursing experience, preferably in a PACU or critical care setting.
• Current RN license and BLS certification.
• ACLS and PALS certification within 1 year of hire.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of surgical procedures and postoperative recovery.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and health savings plan.
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank.
• Life, accident, critical‑injury, disability, and identity theft coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement and loan assistance.
• 401(k) matching.
• Employee assistance program and professional development opportunities.

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

For questions or to schedule a conversation, contact Melissa Taylor: text 606‑731‑0734, call 270‑576‑6023 or schedule at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Nurse Recruiter LCRH.