PACU RN

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401K

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Incredible Health hospitals in Somerville, NJ area are actively hiring a PACU RN to provide post-operative care for diverse surgical patients. Duties include monitoring vitals, medication administration, and ensuring safe transitions from the operating room to discharge home.

The role requires ADN or higher, an active RN license, 1 year PACU/ICU experience preferred, BLS/ACLS, and strong teamwork with EMR proficiency. Benefits include healthcare, 401K, PTO, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• ADN or higher nursing degree.
• Active, unencumbered RN license.
• 1 year PACU/ICU/high-acuity experience preferred.
• BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, team-oriented.
• Proficiency with electronic medical record systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate post-operative care and monitor vital signs.
• Administer prescribed meds and implement treatment plans.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and teams for smooth transitions to discharge.
• Educate patients and families on post-op care, pain management, wound care, and potential complications.
• Maintain accurate documentation per hospital policies.

Skills

RN license

PACU experience

BLS/ACLS

EMR proficiency

Team player

Interpersonal comms

Education

ADN or higher

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Hospitals on Incredible Health are actively hiring and accepting applications in the Somerville, 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