Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre/Post PACU Main Hospital
About The Position
Delivering safe, high acuity peri anesthesia care requires clinical precision, strong collaboration, and the ability to anticipate patient needs at every transition point. UVA Health’s Main Hospital PACU team plays a critical role in ensuring seamless surgical recovery for a diverse and complex patient population. This role offers experienced RNs the opportunity to practice at the top of their license in a dynamic academic environment. You will care for patients across a wide spectrum of acuity levels while working alongside a highly skilled interdisciplinary team committed to excellence in peri anesthesia care. As a Pre/Post PACU Registered Nurse, you will provide comprehensive care to patients before and after anesthesia, ensuring safe transitions through critical phases of surgical recovery. The environment is fast paced, highly collaborative, and rooted in evidence based practice. Available Perioperative Units include: Peri-Anesthesia Main Pre Op Peri-Anesthesia Main Post Op Peri-Anesthesia Main Pediatrics Pre/Post op Peri-Anesthesia Main Extended Stay (23hr observation) In an average day, you will: Deliver pre-operative and post anesthesia nursing care for patients across multiple service lines and acuity levels Perform detailed patient assessments, monitor for complications, and intervene rapidly when needed Collaborate with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, coordinated care transitions Educate patients and families on post-operative expectations, recovery processes, and discharge instructions Utilize clinical judgment and advanced critical thinking to respond to rapidly changing patient conditions This role blends technical excellence with compassionate patient interaction, offering a high level of engagement and professional challenge throughout each shift.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing required within 5 years of hire.
- 1 year of relevant experience.
- Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
Nice To Haves
- 2 years in a high acuity setting
Responsibilities
- Deliver pre-operative and post anesthesia nursing care for patients across multiple service lines and acuity levels
- Perform detailed patient assessments, monitor for complications, and intervene rapidly when needed
- Collaborate with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, coordinated care transitions
- Educate patients and families on post-operative expectations, recovery processes, and discharge instructions
- Utilize clinical judgment and advanced critical thinking to respond to rapidly changing patient conditions
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Long-term and Short-term Disability
- Retirement Savings
- Health Saving Plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and education support
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
