Local Contract Nurse Level III RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Listed on 2026-03-07
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Nursing
ICU Nurse, Surgical Assistant
Encode INC is seeking a local contract nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care Level III for a local contract nursing job in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty:
PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - Discipline:
RN - Start Date:
04/06/2026 - Duration:
13 weeks - 38 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type:
Local Contract
Level 3 Registered Nurse – PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit)
Position: Level 3 Registered Nurse – PACU
Start Date: April 6, 2026
End Date: July 4, 2026
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
On-Call: Once per week + one weekend per month
Environment: Busy PACU / Operating Room support
The PACU Registered Nurse (RN) provides specialized post-anesthesia nursing care for patients recovering from surgical procedures. The RN monitors patients during the immediate post-operative period, ensuring safe recovery from anesthesia and coordinating care with surgical and anesthesia teams.
This role requires strong clinical judgment, the ability to respond quickly to complications, and experience working in a fast-paced surgical environment.
Key Responsibilities- Provide post-anesthesia care to patients recovering from surgical procedures.
- Monitor patients’ vital signs, airway status, and neurological responses following anesthesia.
- Assess patients for complications such as respiratory distress, bleeding, or adverse reactions to anesthesia.
- Administer medications, IV therapy, and pain management treatments as ordered by physicians.
- Maintain a patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:4 (maximum 1:6) while ensuring safe patient care.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and operating room staff for coordinated patient care.
- Accurately document patient status, nursing interventions, and recovery progress in the electronic health record.
- Utilize Cerner electronic medical record system for patient documentation and care management.
- Provide patient and family education regarding post-operative care and recovery instructions.
- Respond to emergency situations and provide advanced life support if required.
- Minimum 3 years of PACU or critical care nursing experience
- 5+ years preferred
- Experience working in busy surgical or hospital PACU environments
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (State or Compact License)
- BLS – Basic Life Support
- ACLS – Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Certifications are commonly issued by the American Heart Association.
Required Skills- PACU recovery and post-anesthesia monitoring
- Airway management and respiratory monitoring
- Pain management and IV medication administration
- Ability to recognize and respond to post-operative complications
- Experience using Cerner
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
At Encode, we empower organizations and individuals through innovative, human-centric workforce and technology solutions. With decades of experience and a proven track record, we deliver more than just healthcare staffing, we provide integrated, strategic support across industries, with particular strength in federal and government contracts.
Benefits- 401k retirement plan
- Vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- Referral bonus
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
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