PACU RN – Help Build a 24/7 Post-Op Unit

Hartford Hospital; Granby (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits program

Job summary

Hartford Hospital in Connecticut invites applications for a PACU RN to join a new Bliss Building 10‑bay PACU team providing 24/7 post‑operative care across diverse procedures. The role requires teamwork, autonomy, communication and strong critical thinking to support safe patient recovery.

We seek a current CT RN license, BSN preferred, and BLS/ACLS certification. PACU or ICU experience is preferred, with training provided for step‑down and ED RN roles as needed.

Qualifications

• Current Connecticut RN License.
• Graduate of accredited nursing program; BSN preferred.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required.
• PACU and/or ICU experience preferred.
• Training program available for step‑down and Emergency Department RN.

Responsibilities

• Recover patients from general and regional anesthesia with post‑op care.
• Monitor vitals, IV lines and pain/anesthesia recovery.
• Collaborate with interdepartmental teams to establish and facilitate workflows.
• Support 24/7 post‑operative care in a 10‑bay PACU unit.

Skills

CT RN License

BSN preferred

BLS/ACLS

PACU experience

Teamwork

Autonomy

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Hartford Hospital in Connecticut invites applications for a PACU RN to join a new Bliss Building 10‑bay PACU team providing 24/7 post‑operative care across diverse procedures. The role requires teamwork, autonomy, communication and strong critical thinking to support safe patient recovery.

We seek a current CT RN license, BSN preferred, and BLS/ACLS certification. PACU or ICU experience is preferred, with training provided for step‑down and ED RN roles as needed.