RN, Registered Nurse - PACU / Preop (full time/day)

Foundations for Living
📍 Washington, District of Columbia, United States 💼 FULL_TIME 🕒 Posted July 08, 2026

Job Description

Responsibilities

Unit Overview

The Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at The George Washington University Hospital provides high-quality, compassionate care for patients immediately following surgical or procedural interventions. Our PACU team specializes in monitoring post-anesthesia recovery, managing pain, and stabilizing patients to ensure a safe transition to inpatient units or discharge. Nurses also play a key role in Pre-Op, preparing patients for surgery with thorough assessments, education, and individualized care planning.

Position Summary

The PACU/Pre-Op Registered Nurse (RN) delivers safe, evidence-based care for patients undergoing surgical procedures. Responsibilities include patient assessment, monitoring hemodynamic stability, airway management, pain control, patient/family education, and coordination with the surgical, anesthesia, and recovery teams. This role requires critical thinking, rapid response skills, and the ability to...

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Job Details

  • Location Washington, District of Columbia
  • Job Type FULL_TIME
  • Category Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners
  • Posted Date July 08, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 17, 2026