PACU RN: ICU‑Level Care for Orthopedic/Spine, Day Shift

Trinity Health Of New England; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, &

Vision Coverage

Retirement Savings Plan with Employer

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement & Professional

Life and AD&D Insurance

Well-being Initiative

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

The Connecticut Joint and Spine Institute at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, part of Trinity Health Of New England, seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for the Pre & PACU unit to provide perioperative care for orthopedic and spine patients.

This full-time, day shift role emphasizes pre-operative assessment, IV initiation, anesthesia support, and close monitoring through Phase 1 and 2 recovery, ensuring safe emergence and discharge readiness.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program with an Associate’s degree in Nursing is required.
• Valid RN license in Connecticut
• 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.

Skills

PACU experience

ICU nursing

Ventilated patient care

Assessment skills

ICU-level nursing knowledge

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

CT RN license

BLS/CPR certification

ACLS/TNCC certification (post-hire)

Tools

ASPAN standards familiarity

Job description

The Connecticut Joint and Spine Institute at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, part of Trinity Health Of New England, seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for the Pre & PACU unit to provide perioperative care for orthopedic and spine patients.

This full-time, day shift role emphasizes pre-operative assessment, IV initiation, anesthesia support, and close monitoring through Phase 1 and 2 recovery, ensuring safe emergence and discharge readiness.