PACU RN – Day Shift (2:1) at Level 1 Trauma Center

Hartford HealthCare; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Main PACU RN for a 40-hour day shift (9:00 am–7:30 pm) with rotation. The role covers recovering patients from anesthesia, managing postoperative care, and coordinating care for a busy 28-bed PACU serving multiple surgical services in Hartford, CT.

ACLS and BLS are required; ICU/ED/step-down experience is preferred. Hartford HealthCare offers opportunity for growth within Connecticut’s comprehensive healthcare network.

Qualifications

• Current Connecticut RN License.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• ICU experience preferred
• BSN Preferred
• BLS certification by the American Heart Association required prior to date of hire.
• ACLS required for external candidates

Responsibilities

• Recover patients from anesthesia and manage postoperative care in PACU.
• Provide care for general, regional anesthesia and IV sedation.
• Coordinate care for ICU/ED/step-down patients as needed.
• Maintain 2:1 nurse/patient ratio.
• Work in a 28-bed PACU serving multiple surgical services.

Skills

ACLS certification

BLS certification

ICU experience

Education

BSN preferred

Graduate of an accredited nursing school

Job description

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Main PACU RN for a 40-hour day shift (9:00 am–7:30 pm) with rotation. The role covers recovering patients from anesthesia, managing postoperative care, and coordinating care for a busy 28-bed PACU serving multiple surgical services in Hartford, CT.

ACLS and BLS are required; ICU/ED/step-down experience is preferred. Hartford HealthCare offers opportunity for growth within Connecticut’s comprehensive healthcare network.