Registered Nurse (RN) - Post Anesthesia Care Unit

About This Role

This Registered Nurse (RN) position in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) involves recovering patients from various anesthesia types and managing their postoperative care within a fast-paced, 28-bed unit. The role provides service to a wide range of surgical specialties 24/7.

Responsibilities

• Recover patients from anesthesia
• Manage postoperative care, including recovery from general anesthesia, regional anesthesia, and IV sedation
• Provide service to surgical services such as general surgery, urology, gynecology, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, thoracic and vascular surgery, cardiac procedures (TAVR), bariatric surgery, colorectal surgery, ENT, and OMF surgery
• Manage recovery of GI advanced procedure patients
• Manage recovery of outpatient colonoscopy and endoscopy patients

Requirements

• Current Connecticut RN License
• Graduate of an accredited nursing school
• BLS certification by the American Heart Association required prior to date of hire
• ACLS required for external candidates

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school

Nice to Have

• ICU experience preferred
• BSN Preferred
• ED, Step-down and floor level experience

Benefits

Certifications