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Registered Nurse (PACU)

Giacare Inc·Fort Carson, Colorado

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 19 days ago
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About the role

Provide comprehensive nursing care and monitoring for patients recovering from anesthesia in a high-acuity environment. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to manage post-operative complications and educate patients on discharge instructions.

GiaCare Inc. is accepting applications from experienced Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurses for a future opportunity supporting Evans Army Community Hospital at Fort Carson, Colorado.

This position is being recruited in anticipation of contract award. Qualified candidates will be considered for employment upon contract award.

About the opportunity

Join a collaborative perioperative team providing exceptional post-anesthesia care to active-duty service members, military retirees, and their families at one of the Army's premier military treatment facilities. This position offers the opportunity to care for patients recovering from surgical procedures in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment while supporting military readiness and patient care.

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SCHEDULE • Full-Time • Monday-Friday • Day shifts between 6

  • 00
  • AM and 6:00 PM
  • 8-hour or 10-hour shifts based on clinical needs
  • Rotating on-call responsibilities
  • Federal holidays as required by the medical treatment facility

(Verified in the PWS.)

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Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia
  • Perform ongoing patient assessments and monitor recovery
  • Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
  • Monitor cardiac, respiratory, and neurological status
  • Recognize and respond to post-operative complications
  • Educate patients and families regarding discharge instructions
  • Document patient care accurately within the electronic medical record
  • Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals

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Minimum Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizen
  • Associate Degree in Nursing from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
  • Current, full, active, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in any U.S. state or territory
  • Minimum two (2) years of PACU nursing experience within the past three (3) years
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or willing to obtain)
  • Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (or willing to obtain)
  • Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (or willing to obtain)

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Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong critical care and post-anesthesia assessment skills
  • Experience using electronic medical records

Monday-Friday Day shifts between 6

  • 00
  • AM and 6:00 PM 8-hour or 10-hour shifts based on clinical needs Rotating on-call responsibilities

Requirements

Requires an Associate Degree in Nursing, a valid RN license, and at least two years of PACU experience within the last three years. Candidates must hold or be willing to obtain BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

  • associate degree
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Assessment
  • ACLS
  • Patient Education
  • Critical Care
  • Electronic Medical Records
  • BLS
  • Post Anesthesia Care
  • Cardiac Monitoring
  • PALS
  • Respiratory Monitoring
  • Neurological Monitoring

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Fort Carson, Colorado
Posted
Jul 8, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Giacare Inc

GiaCare, Inc. was founded with a vision to provide the best in class healthcare professionals to support the Department of Defense. In December of 2010, GiaCare was awarded an (8a) certification by the Small Business Administration (SBA). Over the years, GiaCare has garnered...

Salary listed on 5 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size51-200 employees
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