RN - PACU - Part Time - Rotating Shifts
About The Position
Meritus Medical Center is seeking an experienced, compassionate Registered Nurse for its Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The RN provides Phase I recovery care to surgical and trauma patients immediately following anesthesia in a fast-paced clinical environment. The PACU cares for a diverse range of patients and procedures, with low nurse-to-patient ratios aligned with national ASPAN standards and support from a dedicated leadership team. The role offers opportunities to develop critical care and perioperative nursing skills and work collaboratively with anesthesia providers, surgeons, operating room nurses, and other healthcare professionals. The position is part time, 40 hours biweekly, with eight rotating shifts, on-call requirements, and rotating Saturday shifts.
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN).
- At least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse.
- Current Maryland Registered Nurse (RN) license or active Compact/Multistate RN license recognized by the Maryland Board of Nursing.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Ability to work eight rotating shifts, meet on-call requirements, and work rotating Saturday shifts.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Previous PACU, ICU, critical care, Emergency Department, or other relevant high-acuity nursing experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide Phase I post-anesthesia recovery care for surgical and trauma patients.
- Continuously monitor patients’ airway, respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, and overall status following anesthesia.
- Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and promptly recognize changes requiring intervention.
- Manage postoperative pain, nausea, and other symptoms in collaboration with anesthesia and surgical providers.
- Administer medications, treatments, and interventions according to provider orders and established protocols.
- Maintain patient safety throughout immediate postoperative recovery.
- Collaborate with anesthesia providers, surgeons, OR nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Educate and support patients and families during recovery.
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Prepare and care for patients in the preoperative holding area as needed.
- Assist anesthesia providers with patient assessments and pre-procedural evaluations.
- Support hospital operations by caring for critically ill patients during periods of high census.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Education assistance and tuition reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Shift differential pay may be available for evening, night, or weekend shifts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
