What is PACU, and What Does a PACU Nurse Do?
Daily Nurse
DECEMBER 9, 2024
A PACU nurse’s job description is typically a registered nurse with critical care experience who takes care of patients immediately after surgery. All patients are hooked to monitors to track vital signs (heart rate, respiration, pulse oximetry, temperature) every 15 minutes. For nausea, we use Zofran or Reglan.
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