PACU Registered Nurse

Trinity Health • Hartford, CT

1d • $37 - $62

About The Position

At the Connecticut Joint and Spine Institute within Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, the Registered Nurse (RN) in the Pre & PACU unit provides comprehensive perioperative care for patients undergoing orthopedic and spine procedures in a specialized surgical setting. The RN delivers pre-operative and post-anesthesia care, conducts assessments, initiates IVs, supports anesthesia preparation, and monitors patients through Phase 1 and Phase 2 recovery. The nurse ensures safe emergence from anesthesia, effective pain control, and readiness for discharge or inpatient transfer.

This is a full-time, 36-hour-per-week day-shift position, Monday through Friday, with no regular weekend or holiday shifts. Shifts are nine hours with variable start times. Minimal on-call coverage may be required to support off shifts and weekends, with frequency based on unit needs. The hourly pay range is $37.25–$61.75, based on working RN experience and potentially varying by location.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program with an Associate’s degree in Nursing.
• Valid RN license in Connecticut.
• The ideal candidate will have one or more years of inpatient PACU experience supporting inpatient surgical recovery.
• Candidates must be able to function independently in the Preop and PACU.
• Resumes must demonstrate expertise in ICU-level ventilated patient care, critical drips such as vasopressors and sedatives, and strong assessment skills.
• Training is not available for candidates who do not have the specified ICU-level expertise.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of ICU-level nursing experience in an ICU or Emergency Room setting may be considered for candidates with the specified critical-care expertise.
• BLS/CPR certification from AHA or ARC.
• ACLS certification; support is available post-hire.
• TNCC certification; support is available post-hire.
• Proficiency in ASPAN standards and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality pre-operative and post-anesthesia care for patients undergoing joint and spine surgeries.
• Conduct thorough pre-operative assessments.
• Initiate IVs and support anesthesia preparation.
• Monitor patients during Phase 1 and Phase 2 recovery.
• Ensure safe emergence from anesthesia, pain control, and readiness for discharge or inpatient transfer.
• Provide minimal on-call support for off shifts and weekends as required by unit needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision coverage beginning Day 1.
• Retirement savings program with employer match beginning Day 1.
• Time off, which may include paid time off, vacation, sick time, and holidays, beginning Day 1.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Basic and supplemental life and AD&D insurance.
• Well-being initiative.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities within Trinity Health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree