Registered Nurse RN PACU

Trinity Health

12d • $39 - $55 • Onsite

About The Position

At St. Joseph’s Health, the Surgical Services Department records over 11,000 surgeries annually in state-of-the-art operating rooms, providing a full range of surgical services and care for ambulatory, elective, and critically ill patients. The PACU is responsible for providing high-quality nursing care to patients before and after surgical procedures, ensuring safe transitions between preoperative and post-anesthesia care phases.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited college or university affiliated nursing program.
• Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse RN in New York.
• BLS/CPR Certification.
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in Pre-Op, PACU, or Surgical/Perioperative Nursing.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and patient advocacy skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and respond quickly to changing patient conditions.

Nice To Haves

• BSN graduate preferred.
• CNOR or CPAN certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess and prepare patients for surgery, including reviewing medical history and administering preoperative medications.
• Monitor patients in the Pre-Op area, ensuring they are stable and ready for surgery.
• Provide immediate post-anesthesia care, monitoring vital signs and assessing for complications.
• Educate patients and families on post-operative care, discharge instructions, and recovery expectations.

Benefits

• Pay is based on experience, skills, and education.
• The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
• We honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings.
• By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.
• Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree