PACU RN II - Perioperative Care, Flexible Schedule

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

Job summary

ChristianaCare is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse II to join the Perianesthesia Services team at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE. This full-time/flex position supports pre-operative preparation and post-anesthesia recovery in a high-acuity Level I trauma environment, with adolescents to geriatric patients and a wide variety of procedures.

The ideal candidate has strong critical thinking, experienced patient assessment, and proficiency in hemodynamics, 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 required within 6 months of hire.
• At least 2 years of Perianesthesia Nursing, Critical Care, or HVIS experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pre-operative and post-anesthesia nursing care for pediatric to geriatric patients.
• Assist anesthesia with nerve blocks and moderate sedation administration.
• Monitor hemodynamics, cardiac rhythm, airway, and pain management.
• Prepare and recover patients for general, MAC, and local anesthesia.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and perianesthesia team; delegate tasks as appropriate.

Skills

Critical thinking

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Education

BSN

Job description

ChristianaCare is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse II to join the Perianesthesia Services team at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE. This full-time/flex position supports pre-operative preparation and post-anesthesia recovery in a high-acuity Level I trauma environment, with adolescents to geriatric patients and a wide variety of procedures.

The ideal candidate has strong critical thinking, experienced patient assessment, and proficiency in hemodynamics, pain management, and airway management.