Registered Nurse, PACU, 24 Hours (Evenings)
About The Position
The Perioperative Services Nurse provides comprehensive nursing care to surgical and procedural patients in the preoperative area and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), including both Phase I and Phase II recovery. This position is responsible for patient assessment, monitoring, recovery from anesthesia, pain management, patient education, and coordination of care to ensure safe patient outcomes throughout the perioperative process. This is an evening shift position with weekend and holiday call responsibilities. Schedule • Evening shifts only • 8-hour shifts: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM or 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM • Weekend call rotation required with a 1-hour response time • Holiday call rotation required
Requirements
- Nursing degree: Diploma, ASN or BSN (preferred), Ability to obtain BSN within 4 years
- Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) License
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- Strong critical thinking and patient assessment skills
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- EMR experience- EPIC
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift and assist with patient transfers
- Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations
Nice To Haves
- PACU nursing experience
- Critical care (ICU) experience
- ICU, Emergency Department, or Trauma experience preferred
- Ambulatory surgery experience
Responsibilities
- Perform preoperative patient assessments and documentation
- Verify consent forms, surgical site, and required documentation
- Start IVs and administer preoperative medications as ordered
- Ensure completion and review of required labs, testing, and clearances
- Provide patient and family education regarding perioperative process
- Communicate patient status to anesthesia and surgical team
- Prepare patients for surgery according to facility protocols
- Provide immediate post-anesthesia care and monitoring
- Assess airway, breathing, circulation, neurological status, and pain level
- Administer medications including pain management and antiemetics
- Monitor and document vital signs and patient recovery status
- Recognize and respond to post-operative complications
- Coordinate discharge planning and provide discharge instructions
- Communicate patient status with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and nursing staff.
- Ensure safe patient discharge according to established criteria
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- pharmacy
- contract increases
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 403(b) savings matches
- earned time cash out
- paid time off
- career advancement opportunities
- resources to support employee and family wellbeing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
