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Day Shift Outpatient Pacu Rn Jobs in Jackson, MS

Experience: One year experience as an RN needed * Education: Graduate of accredited school of ... care by planning, organizing, and directing the nursing functions of patients on the unit.

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How much do day shift outpatient pacu rn jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for day shift outpatient pacu rn in Jackson, MS is $39.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $29.95 and $46.49 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a typical day like for a day shift outpatient Pacu RN?

A day shift outpatient Pacu RN is responsible for monitoring patients recovering from anesthesia after outpatient procedures, assessing vital signs, managing pain, and identifying any complications. They document patient progress, communicate with healthcare teams, and ensure patient safety before discharge. The role requires strong assessment skills, knowledge of post-anesthesia care protocols, and certification such as ACLS or BLS.
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The Pre-Op/PACU Nurse will provide quality care to surgical patients via monitoring, assessment, intervention, and medication administration in the Ambulatory Surgery Center in Flowood. The Pre-Op/PACU Nurse will collaborate with coworkers to achieve departmental goals and objectives in accordance with established policies.

Responsibilities:

  • Assess, instruct, and prepare patients prior to surgery
  • Perform safe and individualized nursing care for the patient in the immediate postoperative/post-anesthesia period
  • Ensure operative and informed consents are signed and correct
  • Assess patients and take/record vital signs to ensure readiness for surgical procedure
  • Initiate IV’s and ensure patients are informed about the procedures
  • Document all findings in the patient’s chart
  • Communicates effectively with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers
  • Monitor patients for condition changes, reporting any changes to physicians
  • Maintains professional competence by participating in continuing education and other learning experiences
  • Continued assessment of post-surgical patients to determine readiness to discharge
  • Educate the patient/family member on the procedure and follow-up care
  • Other duties as assigned by the department lead

Qualifications:

  • Active Registered Nursing License – licensed to work in MS
  • Must possess general clinical competency in acute patient care
  • Must demonstrate aptitude for maintaining pace of abbreviated patient encounters
  • Must demonstrate the ability to gather pertinent medical history and provide concise instruction for pre-operative care
  • Nursing experience in a perioperative setting preferred
  • Documentation of current BLS certification (ACLS and PALS preferred)