PACU Nurse - Night Shift, High-Volume OR Recovery

Novant Health; Wilmington (NC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Novant Health in Wilmington, NC seeks a PACU registered nurse for night shift to support post-anesthesia care at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

You will manage patient recovery, monitor vitals, administer care, and collaborate with surgical teams to ensure safe transfers to appropriate units. RN licensure in NC and BLS required; BSN preferred; one year of acute nursing experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• RN must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• A BSN is preferred.
• Current RN licensure in the appropriate state is required.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide PACU nursing care for post-anesthesia patients.
• Monitor patient vitals and recovery status.
• Advocate for patients and ensure a smooth recovery transition.
• Collaborate with surgical teams to coordinate transfers to appropriate units.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Bachelor's degree (BSN) preferred

RN licensure in appropriate state

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Novant Health in Wilmington, NC seeks a PACU registered nurse for night shift to support post-anesthesia care at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

You will manage patient recovery, monitor vitals, administer care, and collaborate with surgical teams to ensure safe transfers to appropriate units. RN licensure in NC and BLS required; BSN preferred; one year of acute nursing experience is desirable.