Registered Nurse (RN) - Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Hartford Hospital•Hartford, CT

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in a 28-bed Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), recovering patients from anesthesia and managing postoperative care following general anesthesia, regional anesthesia, and IV sedation. The unit serves a wide range of surgical services, including general surgery, urology, gynecology, neurosurgery and spine surgery, plastic surgery, thoracic and vascular surgery, cardiac procedures such as TAVR, bariatric surgery, colorectal surgery, ENT, and oral and maxillofacial surgery. The role also includes recovery care for advanced GI procedure patients and outpatient colonoscopy and endoscopy patients. The fast-paced unit receives patients from more than 40 operating rooms and provides service 24/7. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 2:1. This position is scheduled for 30 hours across three 10-hour shifts, 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with weekend and holiday work as needed, and primary coverage for advanced specialty GI.

Requirements

Current Connecticut RN license.
Graduation from an accredited nursing school.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association before the date of hire.
ACLS certification for external candidates.
A positive outlook, open mind, and can-do attitude.

Nice To Haves

ICU experience is preferred; candidates with ED, step-down, or floor-level experience may be considered individually.
BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

Recover patients from general anesthesia, regional anesthesia, and IV sedation.
Manage postoperative patient care.
Provide recovery care for patients undergoing advanced GI procedures and outpatient colonoscopy and endoscopy.
Care for patients from a variety of surgical services in a fast-paced PACU.