PACU Registered Nurse — Postoperative Care Specialist

MetroHealth; Brooklyn Heights (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

OPERS retirement

Job summary

MetroHealth Main Campus Recovery Room/PACU is seeking an experienced RN to provide postoperative care for pediatric through adult patients in a high-acuity setting. You will maintain airway, monitor hemodynamic status, assess sedation and neurologic conditions, and support pain control and wound care in collaboration with OR, ED, and inpatient teams.

The position features 64 bi-weekly hours, rotating shifts and holidays, and a call requirement.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current RN licensure in the State of Ohio.
• Current BLS for healthcare providers.
• Current ACLS and PALS certification or obtained within 6 months of hire.
• PRN requires 1 year of relevant RN experience.
• PRN must possess all required certifications upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient airway.
• Assess hemodynamic stability and support.
• Monitor sedation, neurological, neuromuscular, and sensory motor status.
• Provide adequate pain and comfort measures.
• Assess wound/incision integrity.
• Overall patient assessment.

Skills

Airway management

Hemodynamic monitoring

Sedation monitoring

Pain management

Wound assessment

Patient assessment

Education

RN licensure in Ohio

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Tools

ACLS

PALS

BLS

Job description

MetroHealth Main Campus Recovery Room/PACU is seeking an experienced RN to provide postoperative care for pediatric through adult patients in a high-acuity setting. You will maintain airway, monitor hemodynamic status, assess sedation and neurologic conditions, and support pain control and wound care in collaboration with OR, ED, and inpatient teams.

The position features 64 bi-weekly hours, rotating shifts and holidays, and a call requirement.