Registered Nurse (RN) PACU Newark Full-Time/Flex

Christiana Care Health Services • Newark, DE

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Christiana Hospital is seeking an experienced PACU Registered Nurse II to join its Perianesthesia Services team. The role provides pre-operative preparation and post-anesthesia recovery care in a fast-paced, high-acuity Level I trauma environment. The nurse cares for patients across pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric, and special-needs populations undergoing a wide range of surgical and procedural interventions. The role calls for advanced patient assessment, hemodynamic and cardiac monitoring, pain management, airway management, and vascular access device management.

Requirements

• Current RN licensure.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS and PALS certifications required within six months of hire.
• At least two years of experience in Perianesthesia Nursing, Critical Care, or HVIS.
• BSN required, or commitment to obtaining one within three years of the hire date.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pre-operative and post-anesthesia nursing care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric, and special-needs patient populations.
• Assess, interpret, and use clinical information to identify patient needs and support safe progression through the surgical continuum.
• Assist anesthesia providers with nerve block procedures and moderate sedation administration.
• Prepare and recover patients receiving general anesthesia, monitored anesthesia care (MAC), moderate sedation, and local anesthesia.
• Monitor and manage hemodynamics, cardiac rhythms, airways, pain management therapies such as PCA and epidurals, and vascular access devices.
• Identify actual and potential patient risks and implement appropriate interventions.
• Safely administer IV and oral medications and evaluate patient responses and outcomes.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the perianesthesia team to support patient care and operational efficiency.
• Delegate responsibilities to nursing support staff, technicians, and unit clerks according to competency and scope of practice.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and an employee assistance program
• Retirement benefits
• Competitive compensation with shift differentials
• Clinical Ladder program supporting professional growth and career advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level