PACU RN: Post-Op Care (Pediatric–Adult)

MetroHealth; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Certification incentives

OPERS retirement

Job summary

MetroHealth Main Campus is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Recovery Room/PACU team. The role supports pediatric through adult patients in the immediate post-operative period, coordinating care with OR/ED/inpatient teams and anesthesia staff.

Eligible candidates hold Ohio RN licensure, BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications, and possess at least 1 year of RN experience. Rotating shifts and call requirements are part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current RN licensure in the State of Ohio.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification or obtained within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS certifications or obtained within 6 months of hire.
• PRN requires 1 year of relevant RN experience.
• PRN must possess all required certifications upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient airway.
• Assess hemodynamic stability and support.
• Monitor sedation, neurological, neuromuscular, and sensory motor status.
• Provision of adequate pain and comfort measures.
• Assess wound/incision integrity.
• Overall patient assessment.

Skills

Airway management

Hemodynamic assessment

Sedation monitoring

Pain management

Wound assessment

General patient assessment

Education

RN licensure in Ohio

BSN (preferred)

Tools

AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers

ACLS

PALS

Job description

MetroHealth Main Campus is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Recovery Room/PACU team. The role supports pediatric through adult patients in the immediate post-operative period, coordinating care with OR/ED/inpatient teams and anesthesia staff.

Eligible candidates hold Ohio RN licensure, BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications, and possess at least 1 year of RN experience. Rotating shifts and call requirements are part of the schedule.