PACU RN

Incredible Health; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 61,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage (Health)

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K

PTO

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Incredible Health is actively hiring a PACU RN in the Hartford, CT area. The role requires post-anesthesia care, collaboration with surgical teams, and patient education for recovery at home.

Qualifications include ADN or higher in nursing, an active RN license, BLS/ACLS, and EMR proficiency. Multiple shifts and employment types are available including full-time, part-time, and per diem.

Qualifications

• ADN or higher nursing degree or equivalent.
• Active, unencumbered RN license.
• 1 year PACU/ICU or high-acuity experience preferred.
• BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work in a team.
• Proficient with electronic medical record systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate post-operative care and monitor vitals.
• Administer medications and carry out treatment plans.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and teams for smooth transitions.
• Educate patients and families on post-operative care and potential complications.
• Maintain accurate documentation per hospital policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team collaboration

EMR proficiency

Education

ADN or higher nursing degree

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Hospitals on Incredible Health are actively hiring and accepting applications in the Hartford, CT 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, night shift, and mid shift
• Job types available: full time, part time, and per diem
• Employer features: 401(K), 401(K), 403(B), Academic medical center, Academic medical center, Adoption Assistance, Community hospital, Cross training, Cross training, Disability Insurance, EAP, FSA, Healthgrades Specialty Excellence Award recipient, Level 1 trauma center, Level 1 trauma center, Level 2 trauma center, Life Insurance, Life Insurance, Magnet recognized, Medical, Offers sign on bonus, PTO, Retirement Plan, Retirement Plan, Teaching Hospital, Teaching Hospital, U.S. News best 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: $61,340 to $100,870 /year