Responsibilities Post-Anesthesia Care Unit RN’s (PACU RNs) assess patients’ health in the pre-op state. PACU RNs are responsible for overseeing vital signs, changing bandages, and administering necessary medications. PACU RN job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Educate families and patients about homecare instructions Manage respiratory instability and cardiac monitoring activities Assess patient’s condition after surgery is performed, ensuring that all vital signs are within r…