PACU RN II: Advanced Perioperative Care & Growth

Christiana Care Health Services; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 58,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Magnet recognition

Clinical Ladder program

Shift differentials

Generous PTO

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware is seeking an experienced PACU Registered Nurse II to join the Perianesthesia Services team. The role covers pre-operative preparation and post-anesthesia recovery in a fast-paced Level I trauma environment.

Ideal candidates will have strong critical thinking and experience across pediatric to geriatric surgical patients, proficiency in hemodynamic monitoring, pain management, and airway management.

Qualifications

• BSN required or commitment to obtaining within three years of hire.
• Current RN licensure.
• BLS required; ACLS and PALS within 6 months of hire.
• 2+ years of Perianesthesia Nursing, Critical Care, or HVIS experience to qualify.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pre-operative and post-anesthesia nursing care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Assess and interpret clinical information to ensure safe progression through the surgical continuum.
• Assist anesthesia providers with nerve blocks and moderate sedation.
• Prepare and recover patients receiving general, MAC, sedation, and local anesthesia.
• Monitor and manage complex patient needs including hemodynamics, rhythm interpretation, airway, pain management, and vascular access.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Education

BSN or commitment to obtain within 3 years of hire

Current RN licensure

Job description

Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware is seeking an experienced PACU Registered Nurse II to join the Perianesthesia Services team. The role covers pre-operative preparation and post-anesthesia recovery in a fast-paced Level I trauma environment.

Ideal candidates will have strong critical thinking and experience across pediatric to geriatric surgical patients, proficiency in hemodynamic monitoring, pain management, and airway management.