Registered Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Unknown On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 13 days ago

About the role

The registered nurse coordinates nursing care for monitored patients, including cardiac monitoring and hemodynamic stabilization. They perform hourly rounding, administer medications, and manage IV therapy while ensuring a safe and confidential patient environment.

Department

Post
Anesthesia
Care
Unit
Daily
Work
Times:
Variable
Shift:
Casual
Scheduled
Bi-Weekly
Hours: 0

Position Summary

The registered nurse is a professional nurse who coordinates the delivery of nursing care for monitored patients during their hospital stay including cardiac monitoring, hemodynamic stabilization, responsive to emergent situations and care of evidence-based medicine patients. The registered nurse ensures that quality nursing care is rendered to all patients in accordance with the Michigan Department of Public Health, the medical center and nursing department standards. Utilizing the nursing process, functions primarily in direct patient care. The registered nurse participates in maintaining a safe patient care environment, maintains patient privacy, dignity, confidentiality and respects patient’s rights. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 1. Performs purposeful hourly rounding including: Pain, Position, Personal needs and Possessions 2. Administers medication to patients as directed 3. Initiates and monitors IV’s and IV medication

Required

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Must possess valid State of Michigan Nursing License BLS certified ACLS certified within 6 months of hire TNCC certified within 1 year of hire 2 years previous experience as an
RN in
Critical
Care or
PACU
Preferred: Previous experience working in OR/PACU/OP/ENDO Previous experience working in critical care Previous work experience within the specific unit specialty Specialty certification within the specific unit

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing school and hold a valid Michigan Nursing License. Two years of previous experience in Critical Care or PACU is required, along with BLS, ACLS, and TNCC certifications.

professional certificate
ACLS
BLS
Patient care
TNCC
Nursing process
Medication administration
Patient advocacy
Patient safety
Critical care
IV therapy
Cardiac monitoring
PACU nursing
Hemodynamic stabilization

Posting details

Employment type: Unknown
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Location: Lapeer, Michigan
Posted: Aug 26, 2026
Application: Employer website

Michigan nursing roles often value entry access

In Michigan, nursing roles often show steady demand across hospitals, clinics, long-term care, and home health settings. These positions can be competitive because employers may prioritize licensure readiness, BLS timing, and flexibility for shift-based care. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits from the original posting to save research time, and confirm you can meet the High School Diploma or GED requirement and obtain BLS within 90 days before applying.

Registered Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care Unit

How this role compares

About the role

Department

Position Summary

Required

Requirements

Posting details

More openings at McLaren Health Care

Michigan nursing roles often value entry access

More openings at McLaren Health Care