PACU Registered Nurse

Penn Medicine; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital is seeking a skilled RN for its Main PACU. The role focuses on rapid assessment and recovery care for patients post-anesthesia, in a high-volume setting with 18 recovery bays and 24/7 coverage.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of nursing experience, preferably in PACU/ICU/ED, with strong critical thinking and communication. BSN is required, with active PA licensure and standard certifications (BLS/ACLS/PALS). Tuition assistance is offered.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (PA) with current PA RN license required.
• BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications required.
• BSN from an accredited school of nursing required.
• Equivalent experience: more than 3+ years professional nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide Phase I recovery care for elective, urgent, and emergent cases in PACU.
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and nursing staff to ensure safe patient recovery.
• Monitor and rapidly respond to changing patient conditions with sound clinical judgment.

Skills

Registered Nurse

PACU experience

Acute care

Critical thinking

Education

BSN

3+ years nursing experience

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS

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.

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.

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