PACU RN

Incredible Health; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 71,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Healthcare coverage

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Teaching Hospital

US News best hospital

Cross training

Magnet recognized

Job summary

Incredible Health in Elizabeth, NJ is seeking a PACU RN to deliver post-operative care for diverse surgical patients. You will monitor vitals, manage anesthesia-related symptoms, and collaborate with surgeons and anesthesiologists to transition patients to discharge.

Shifts include day and mid shifts; positions available as full-time, part-time, and per diem. Benefits include healthcare, 401K, PTO, and ongoing teaching hospital privileges.

Qualifications

• Active RN license without encumbrances.
• ADN or higher nursing degree required.
• 1 year PACU/ICU or high-acuity experience preferred.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate post-operative care and monitor vital signs.
• Administer medications and implement treatment plans.
• Coordinate with surgical teams to ensure safe transition to discharge.
• Educate patients and families on post-operative care and wound management.
• Document accurately in hospital EMR.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Electronic medical records

Education

Associate’s Degree (ADN) or above in nursing

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Hospitals on Incredible Health are actively hiring and accepting applications in the Elizabeth, NJ area for the following position: PACU RN. Nurses with experience in any of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply: Cardiac Monitoring, Circulate, Pediatric, Presurgical assessment, Robotic surgery, Transplant, or Wound & drain care.

• Shift(s) available: day shift and mid shift
• Job types available: full time, part time, and per diem
• Employer features: 401(K), Community hospital, Cross training, Magnet recognized, Medical, PTO, Teaching Hospital, U.S. News best hospital

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree (ADN) or above in nursing
• Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license
• 1 year experience in a PACU, ICU, or a similar high-acuity setting preferred
• BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications from the American Heart Association
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team
• Proficient in electronic medical record systems

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate post-operative care to a variety of surgical patients, monitoring vital signs, and managing symptoms of anesthesia
• Administer prescribed medications and implement treatment plans as directed by medical staff
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical teams to ensure seamless patient transition from the operating room to the PACU to discharge home
• Educate patients and their families on post-operative care, including pain management, wound care, and potential complications
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with hospital policies and procedures

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance

Salary: $70,920 to $117,990 /year