PACU Registered Nurse — Day Shift, Growth & PTO

RWJBarnabas Health; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 67,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Employee Discounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking an experienced RN for the PACU at Community Medical Center in Toms River, NJ. This full-time day shift role supports postoperative recovery with a focus on assessment, medication administration, and coordination of care.

Ideal candidates hold an active New Jersey RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS certification, and at least one year of PACU or critical care experience. A BSN is preferred, and EMR experience with EPIC is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Active NJ Registered Nurse license in good standing.
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications.
• Minimum of 1 year PACU or Critical Care experience.
• BSN strongly preferred; EMR experience (EPIC) advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and monitor for changes.
• Administer medications and deliver hands-on post-anesthesia care.
• Collaborate with physicians and teams to coordinate care.
• Document accurately in the EMR to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in rounds and contribute to smooth care transitions.
• Engage in ongoing professional growth and team education.

Skills

Active NJ RN license

BLS

ACLS

PALS

PACU experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

EPIC

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking an experienced RN for the PACU at Community Medical Center in Toms River, NJ. This full-time day shift role supports postoperative recovery with a focus on assessment, medication administration, and coordination of care.

Ideal candidates hold an active New Jersey RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS certification, and at least one year of PACU or critical care experience. A BSN is preferred, and EMR experience with EPIC is advantageous.