Registered Nurse - Peri-Anesthesia - PACU

100 UVM Medical Center • Burlington, VT

392d • $13,520 - $79,602

About The Position

The PACU Nurse at the University of Vermont Medical Center is responsible for providing care to a diverse patient population in a 35-bay recovery unit that supports the Operating Room. This role involves treating both inpatient and outpatient individuals who have undergone various surgical procedures, particularly in a level 1 trauma center setting. The position requires on-call availability and offers various shift differentials for evening and weekend work.

Requirements

• Current RN license in Vermont or eligible for licensure.
• Experience in a critical care or PACU setting preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with a diverse patient population.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia care to patients recovering from surgery.
• Monitor patients' vital signs and overall condition during recovery.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Communicate effectively with patients and their families regarding recovery processes.
• Collaborate with surgical teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in the orientation and training of new staff members.

Benefits

• $10K RN Sign-On Bonus for full-time (pro-rated for part-time).
• Evening shift differential of $3/hour.
• Weekend day shift differential of $3.50/hour.
• Night & weekend evening shift differential of $6.50/hour.
• Weekend night shift differential of $10/hour.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed