PACU RN – Day Shift, No Weekends, ICU-Ready

Trinity Health Of New England

Hartford (CT)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 83,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center's Connecticut Joint and Spine Institute is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse in the Pre & PACU unit to deliver comprehensive perioperative care for orthopedic and spine procedures. The role focuses on pre-operative assessment, IV initiation, anesthesia preparation, and monitoring through Phase 1 and 2 recovery with safe emergence and discharge readiness.

This full-time Day Shift position offers 36 hours per week with Monday through Friday

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited nursing program with an Associate’s degree in Nursing is required.
Valid RN license in Connecticut is required.
The ideal candidate will have one or more years of inpatient PACU experience supporting inpatient surgical recovery.

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality pre-operative and post-anesthesia care for patients undergoing joint and spine surgeries.
Conduct thorough pre-operative assessments, initiate IVs, and support anesthesia preparation.
Monitor patients through Phase 1 and 2 recovery, ensuring safe emergence from anesthesia, pain control, and readiness for discharge or inpatient transfer.