PACU Registered Nurse - Ambulatory

Trinity Health • Hartford, CT

1d • $37 - $62 • Onsite

About The Position

At Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, the Registered Nurse (RN) in the Ambulatory Surgery Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) provides post-operative care for patients recovering from surgical procedures performed in the Ambulatory Operating Room and Main Operating Room. The position provides high-acuity care and manages Phase 1 and Phase 2 recovery, supporting safe emergence from anesthesia, stabilization, and readiness for discharge or transfer. The RN collaborates with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and care teams to deliver advanced interventions and uphold perioperative standards.

This is a part-time position of 24 hours per week on the day shift. Shifts rotate with start times ranging from 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and may be 8, 10, or 12 hours based on unit needs. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with no weekend or holiday commitment. The hourly pay range is $37.25–$61.75, with unit-based specialty pay available for experienced nurses with one or more years of RN experience.

Saint Francis Hospital, established in 1897, is a 617-bed teaching hospital and Level 1 Trauma Center in Connecticut. It is part of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health. The organization emphasizes dignity, inclusion, and compassionate, person-centered care and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program with an Associate’s degree in Nursing.
• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Connecticut.
• The ideal candidate will have one or more years of PACU experience supporting inpatient surgical recovery.
• Candidates considered based on ICU experience must have at least two years of experience and 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 without this expertise.

Nice To Haves

• BLS/CPR certification from AHA or ARC.
• ACLS and TNCC certification; post-hire support is available.
• Proficiency in ASPAN standards and guidelines.
• ICU experience with at least two years of experience may be considered for candidates with the specified critical-care expertise.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-acuity post-operative care for patients recovering from outpatient surgical procedures.
• Manage Phase 1 and Phase 2 recovery, ensuring safe emergence from anesthesia, stabilization, and readiness for discharge or 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, 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: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree