PACU Registered Nurse – Post-Op Care, Tuition Benefits

MetroHealth; Maple Heights (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Professional certification incentives

Medical/dental insurance

OPERS retirement

Job summary

MetroHealth is seeking an experienced RN for the Main Campus Recovery Room/PACU in Cleveland, OH. The role supports immediate post-operative care for pediatric through adult patients, with responsibilities spanning airway management, hemodynamic monitoring, and pain control.

Join a rotating-shift team with bi-weekly hours and collaboration across OR, ED, ICU/ inpatient units, anesthesia, surgeons, PT, radiology and pharmacy. PRN opportunities available with professional development incentives.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current RN licensure in the State of Ohio.
• BLS certification for healthcare providers; ACLS and/or PALS within 6 months as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide post-operative care in the Recovery Room/PACU for pediatric through adult patients.
• Maintain airway, monitor vitals, and ensure hemodynamic stability.
• Assess sedation, neurological status, and pain control; monitor wound integrity.
• Collaborate with OR/ ED/ Inpatient RNs, anesthesia, surgeons, PT, radiology, and pharmacy.
• Support overall patient assessment and timely response to changes.

Skills

Maintain patient airway

Assess hemodynamic stability

Monitor sedation

Provide pain and comfort measures

Assess wound/incision integrity

Overall patient assessment

Education

RN degree from accredited school

Tools

BLS

ACLS/PALS

Job description

MetroHealth is seeking an experienced RN for the Main Campus Recovery Room/PACU in Cleveland, OH. The role supports immediate post-operative care for pediatric through adult patients, with responsibilities spanning airway management, hemodynamic monitoring, and pain control.

Join a rotating-shift team with bi-weekly hours and collaboration across OR, ED, ICU/ inpatient units, anesthesia, surgeons, PT, radiology and pharmacy. PRN opportunities available with professional development incentives.