PACU Registered Nurse - Per Diem

Trinity Health • Waterbury, CT

2d • $36 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

At Saint Mary's Hospital, the Registered Nurse (RN) in the Main PACU delivers high-acuity post-operative care for patients recovering from complex surgeries performed in the Operating Room. This role involves providing high-acuity care for patients recovering from trauma, cardiovascular, neurological, and other critical surgeries. The nurse will manage Phase 1 and 2 recovery, ensuring safe emergence from anesthesia, stabilization, and transfer readiness. Collaboration with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and care teams is essential to deliver advanced interventions and uphold perioperative standards. This role is not designed for new graduates or those seeking training for inpatient PACU nursing. Candidates must be able to function independently in the Main PACU, and their resumes must demonstrate expertise in ICU-level ventilated patient care, critical drips (e.g., vasopressors, sedatives), and strong assessment skills.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Active RN license in the state of Connecticut.
• One or more years of PACU experience supporting inpatient surgical recovery.
• Ability to function independently in the Main PACU.
• Demonstrated expertise in ICU-level ventilated patient care.
• Demonstrated expertise in critical drips (e.g., vasopressors, sedatives).
• Demonstrated strong assessment skills.

Nice To Haves

• BLS/CPR certification (AHA or ARC)
• ACLS and TNCC certification (support available post-hire)
• Proficiency in ASPAN standards and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-acuity care for patients recovering from trauma, cardiovascular, neurological, and other critical surgeries.
• Manage Phase 1 and 2 recovery, ensuring safe emergence from anesthesia, stabilization, and transfer readiness.
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and care teams to deliver advanced interventions and uphold perioperative standards.

Benefits

• Pay is based on working RN experience only.
• Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates.
• The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed