PACU Registered Nurse
About The Position
At Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, the Registered Nurse (RN) in the Main PACU provides post-operative care for patients recovering from complex surgeries performed in the Main OR of a Level 1 Trauma Center. This full-time role is 36 hours per week on 12-hour evening shifts, with variable start times of 9:00 am, 10:00 am, or 11:00 am. Rotating weekend work is scheduled every third weekend. On-call requirements depend on unit needs and may include supporting off shifts, such as nights. The RN cares for high-acuity patients recovering from trauma, cardiovascular, neurological, and other critical surgeries; manages Phase 1 and 2 recovery; and collaborates with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and care teams. The position requires an Associate’s degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program and a valid Connecticut RN license. PACU experience is ideal. Candidates with at least two years of ICU-level nursing experience may be considered if they have expertise in ventilated patient care, critical drips, and strong assessment skills; training is not available for candidates without this expertise. The hourly pay range is $37.25–$61.75, based on working RN experience, with possible unit-based specialty pay for experienced nurses with one or more years of RN experience. Benefits include medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision coverage; a retirement savings program with employer match; time off that may include PTO, vacation, sick time, and holidays; tuition reimbursement; professional development opportunities; life and AD&D insurance; a well-being initiative; and career growth opportunities within Trinity Health.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited nursing program with an Associate’s degree in Nursing.
- Hold a valid RN license in Connecticut.
- BLS/CPR certification from AHA or ARC.
- Demonstrate expertise in ICU-level ventilated patient care, critical drips such as vasopressors and sedatives, and strong assessment skills if being considered through the ICU-experience pathway.
Nice To Haves
- One or more years of PACU experience supporting inpatient surgical recovery.
- Two or more years of ICU-level nursing experience for candidates being considered in lieu of PACU experience.
- ACLS and TNCC certification; support is available after 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 readiness for transfer.
- Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and care teams to deliver advanced interventions and uphold perioperative standards.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision coverage beginning Day 1.
- Retirement savings program with employer match beginning Day 1.
- Time off that 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.
- Unit-based specialty pay for experienced nurses with one or more years of RN experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
