Registered Nurse (RN) PACU
Company: Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital
Location: Elko
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
RN - Recovery/PACU Position Summary Provides direct and indirect
patient care in the Recovery/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) using
the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and
evaluation. Meets the physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs of
patients and families. Communicates effectively with all members of
the healthcare team regarding changes in patient condition or
response to treatment. Reports to the Director of Surgery.
Essential Functions Additional Information Patient Populations
Served: Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood,
Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult. Protected
Health Information Accessed: Demographic, Clinical, Insurance,
Financial, Complete Medical Record. Exposure: Occupational exposure
to bloodborne pathogens is present; may involve contact with
patients, blood, body fluids, or specimens. Physical Requirements:
Frequent standing, walking, lifting/moving patients, and repetitive
hand/arm movements. Regular exposure to biological and chemical
hazards, including blood and bodily fluids, hazardous medications,
and latex. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities
required. Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing required
(current RN licensure accepted in lieu of degree); Bachelor's
Degree preferred. License: /Certifications: Current RN license in
state of practice; BLS required; ACLS and PALS within 1 year of
hire (PALS not required for Pain Clinic RNs). Lifepoint Health is a
leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making
Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network
spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32
rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170
additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as
acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care
facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented
people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with
opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that
truly make a difference in communities across the country.
Keywords: Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital, Twin Falls , Registered Nurse (RN) PACU, Healthcare , Elko, Idaho
