Registered Nurse (RN) – PACU

Unit Information

Join a dynamic team within a high-acuity Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) that offers a variety of surgical recovery services.

Location

Englewood, CO

General Information

• Beds: 59 bays (Main PACU: 27 bays, Surgical Robotics: 12 bays, Orthopedic Surgery Center: 20 bays)
• Staff: Approximately 70 total, including Pre-Admit Clinic
• Staff Types: Registered Nurses (RNs) and Patient Care Technicians
• Patient Ratios: 1 RN to 2 patients; same-day surgery patients may have up to 3 patients at a time
• Equipment: GE Monitors
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Meditech

Qualifications

• Required Skills:
  • Critical Care experience and/or PACU experience
  • PALS, ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certification
• Preferred Skills:
  • Experience in stroke care

Typical Procedures

The PACU is responsible for pre-operative and post-anesthesia care, handling a diverse range of cases including:

• High volumes of neuro and stroke patients
• Interventional radiology and TAVR procedures
• Spine, general, GI, colorectal, total joint, GYN, and robotic surgeries

Personality Fit

The ideal candidate is:

• Flexible
• Outgoing

Work Environment

Employee satisfaction stands at an impressive 91%, reflecting a supportive and collaborative work culture. Join our team and contribute to high-quality patient care in a state-of-the-art facility.