Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - UP TO $15,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Your job is more than a job

Up to a $15,000 Sign-On Bonus

Full Benefits and Limited Benefits Options Available

Make a Difference When Every Moment Matters

As a PACU Registered Nurse, you play a critical role in a patient's recovery journey. Following surgery, radiology procedures, cardiac catheterization, or other specialized interventions, patients rely on your expertise and vigilance during the crucial transition from anesthesia to recovery.

In the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), no two recoveries are alike. You will closely monitor patients as they awaken from anesthesia, assessing breathing, pain levels, vital signs, oxygen saturation, and surgical sites while responding quickly to any changes in condition. Your clinical judgment, compassionate care, and ability to collaborate with the healthcare team help ensure safe recoveries and positive patient outcomes.

The time spent with each patient may be brief, but the impact you make is lasting.

We're looking for a dedicated nurse who combines clinical excellence with empathy, teamwork, and a commitment to exceptional patient care. If you're passionate about making a difference during some of your patients' most vulnerable moments, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

Provide comprehensive post-anesthesia and post-procedural nursing care.
Assess, prioritize, and coordinate patient care, including monitoring lines, tubes, drains, pain management, and patient positioning.
Continuously monitor patients for complications related to anesthesia or surgery and intervene appropriately.
Evaluate surgical sites for healing, bleeding, infection, or other complications.
Perform post-operative assessments and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
Educate patients and families regarding discharge instructions, home care, medications, and recovery expectations.
Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary care teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Respond to emergency situations and perform CPR or other life-saving interventions as needed.
Promote patient safety and maintain compliance with infection prevention, Joint Commission, and environmental care standards.
Support efficient patient throughput, continuity of care, and an exceptional patient experience.
Advocate for patients and families throughout the recovery process.

Qualifications

Required

Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana and as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
1 year in a related clinical area

Current American Heart Association BLS certification.

Current ACLS and PALS certifications.

Preferred

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification.
Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) certification.

Why Join Us?

Up to a $15,000 Sign-On Bonus
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Flexible Benefit Options
Supportive Team Environment
Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development
Meaningful Work That Directly Impacts Patient Recovery and Outcomes

Join a team where your clinical expertise, compassion, and commitment to excellence are valued every day. Your skills save lives, ease recoveries, and make a difference when patients need it most.

WORK SHIFT:

Days (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community.

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

About West Jefferson Medical Center

West Jefferson Medical Center, a cornerstone of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is regionally recognized and nationally accredited. For over 60 years, we’ve been the hospital-of-choice on the west bank of Jefferson Parish for health, wellness, and family-centered care. Learn more about West Jefferson Medical Center and our Leapfrog “Grade A” Hospital Safety distinction

Your extras

Deliver healthcare with heart.
Give people a reason to smile.
Put a little love in your work.
Be honest and real, but with compassion.
Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

Simple things make the difference.

1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information.

2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.

3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed.

4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.

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