PACU Registered Nurse

Novant Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health's Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a full-time Preop/PACU nurse for the OBGYN unit. The role focuses on preoperative assessment, anesthesia education, and recovery care, with five bays, four ORs, and a schedule option (10A-6:30P or 11A-7P) Monday through Friday.

Candidates should have a 4-year nursing degree with RN licensure and at least one year of relevant experience; pre/post, ICU, or ED experience preferred.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in the appropriate state required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; 4-year / bachelor's degree preferred.
• Current or recent active license required; refresher course may be needed if inactive.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive pre-operative nursing assessments including history, allergies, meds, and vitals.
• Establish IV access and administer pre-operative medications; manage post-op pain and nausea.
• Educate patients about procedures, anesthesia, recovery expectations, and post-operative care.
• Monitor airway, breathing, circulation, neuro status, and pain during recovery.
• Perform post-anesthesia assessments and identify complications needing intervention.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

What We Offer

• Schedule: Full-time (40 hours), candidate can select either a 10A-6:30P schedule or 11A-7P schedule, Monday-Friday. Five 8 hour shifts. 1 night call per week required, along with minimal weekend/holiday call coverage. This will be discussed further during interview.
• Department: Preop/PACU for the OBGYN unit.
• Location: Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC
• Unit Info: Assisting with preop, phase I and phase II recovery. 5 preop bays, 6 phase I and 6 phase II bays. The procedures are focused on Women's Health Operations. 4 OR's total. Some of the procedures consist of DNC's, operative labs, hysterectomy's, post-partum tubals, pelvic work etc. This is a wonderful close knit team.
• Requirements: Either pre/post, ICU, or ED experience is required.

What You'll Do

• Conduct comprehensive pre-operative nursing assessments, including medical history, allergies, medications, and baseline vital signs.
• Initiate and maintain intravenous access and administer pre-operative medications as ordered & manage post-operative pain, nausea, vomiting, and other recovery-related symptoms.
• Prepare patients for surgery by providing education regarding procedures, anesthesia, recovery expectations, and post-operative care.
• Monitor airway patency, respiratory status, oxygenation, circulation, neurological status, and pain levels during recovery.
• Perform ongoing post-anesthesia assessments and recognize complications requiring intervention.

What We're Looking For

• Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. In order to be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.
• Experience: One year relevant experience, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification:RN licensure in appropriate state, required.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.