PACU Registered Nurse

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, PA is seeking an experienced RN to join the PACU team. The role focuses on delivering Phase I recovery care to patients after anesthesia, with 18 recovery bays and 24/7 coverage, requiring strong teamwork.

Ideal candidates will have a BSN, PA RN licensure, and BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications, and will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and nursing professionals while upholding Penn Medicine

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse - PA license is required
• Current RN licensure by the PA State Board of Nursing is required
• BLS/ACLS/PALS certification required

Responsibilities

• Provide Phase I recovery care for post-anesthesia patients.
• Assess, prioritize, and respond to changing patient conditions.
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and nursing staff to ensure safe, effective care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Clinical judgment

Effective communication

Education

BSN from an accredited school of nursing

Equivalent Experience: more than 3+ years professional nursing experience

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospitals Main PACU is a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment where patients of all ages recover from anesthesia following surgical, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures. With 18 recovery bays and 24/7 coverage, our team provides Phase I recovery care for elective, urgent, and emergent cases, while also supporting Phase II recovery and outpatient discharges as needed. During periods of high hospital census, PACU may even serve as an overnight care area, making adaptability and teamwork essential.

We're looking for an RN with at least 3 years of nursing experience, ideally in PACU, ICU, ED, or another acute care setting. The right candidate is confident in their clinical skills, thrives in a dynamic environment, and can quickly assess, prioritize, and respond to changing patient conditions. Strong critical thinking, sound clinical judgment, and effective communication are key to success on our team.

We believe exceptional patient care starts with exceptional teamwork. Working alongside anesthesiologists, surgeons, advanced practice providers, and fellow nursing professionals, you'll play a vital role in ensuring patients recover safely and comfortably. Our team values collaboration, professionalism, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to delivering care that reflects Penn Medicine Values, ASPAN standards and best practices.

Credentials:

• Registered Nurse - PA (Required)
• Current licensure as a RN, issued by the PA State Board of Nursing required
• BLS/ACLS/PALS (required)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• BSN from an accredited school of nursing(required)
• Equivalent Experience: more than 3+ years professional nursing experience.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.