PACU Recovery RN - Post-Op Care & Surgical Excellence

Hudson Regional Health; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson Regional Hospital in Secaucus, NJ seeks a dedicated RN Recovery to join our OR recovery unit. This full-time role requires PACU experience, strong patient care skills, and adherence to infection control protocols.

You will monitor vitals, assist with perioperative procedures, perform venipuncture and IV therapy, document findings, and coordinate with the surgical team to ensure safe patient discharge.

Qualifications

• Assoc. degree or diploma in nursing is required.
• 1–2 years of operating room experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directly accountable for preventing hospital-acquired infections related to hand hygiene.
• Care for patients in various stages of recovery in PACU.
• Reviews chart data and assessments on arrival to PACU.
• Performs venipuncture, IV therapy, and pump usage.
• Surgical wound care assessment and documentation.
• Reports lab, radiology, EKG, ABG values to MD.

Skills

Hand hygiene

PACU care

Venipuncture

IV therapy

Wound care

Vital signs monitoring

Critical thinking

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Job description

Hudson Regional Hospital in Secaucus, NJ seeks a dedicated RN Recovery to join our OR recovery unit. This full-time role requires PACU experience, strong patient care skills, and adherence to infection control protocols.

You will monitor vitals, assist with perioperative procedures, perform venipuncture and IV therapy, document findings, and coordinate with the surgical team to ensure safe patient discharge.