PACU RN - Flexible Shifts, Magnet Team, Expert Care

Go VCE; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings

Disability Insurance

HSA/FSA

Job summary

UVA Health is seeking a Pre/Post PACU Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive care to patients before and after anesthesia, ensuring safe transitions through critical phases of surgical recovery in a fast-paced, evidence-based environment.

You will work across peri-anesthesia units, collaborating with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care and patient education while advancing in a Magnet-recognized academic medical center.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Bachelor of Science in Nursing required within 5 years of hire.
• Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-operative and post anesthesia nursing care for patients across multiple service lines and acuity levels.
• Perform detailed patient assessments, monitor for complications, and intervene rapidly when needed.
• Collaborate with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, coordinated care transitions.
• Educate patients and families on post-operative expectations, recovery processes, and discharge instructions.
• Utilize clinical judgment and advanced critical thinking to respond to rapidly changing patient conditions.

Skills

Nursing care

Critical thinking

Patient education

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

UVA Health is seeking a Pre/Post PACU Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive care to patients before and after anesthesia, ensuring safe transitions through critical phases of surgical recovery in a fast-paced, evidence-based environment.

You will work across peri-anesthesia units, collaborating with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care and patient education while advancing in a Magnet-recognized academic medical center.