PACU RN: Post-Op Recovery (Rotating Shifts)

The Hospital of Central Connecticut; Haddam (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hospital of Central Connecticut is seeking an experienced PACU nurse to provide pre- and post-operative care in a busy 10-bed unit. You will prepare patients, start IVs, administer meds, educate families, and document care following ASPAN guidelines.

Responsibilities include postoperative recovery, caring for diverse surgical services, and contributing to 24/7 coverage with on-call requirements. CT RN license and BLS/ACLS as specified are required.

Qualifications

• Current Connecticut RN License.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• ICU experience preferred; ED/step-down experience considered.
• BSN preferred.
• BLS certification required prior to date of hire.
• ACLS required for external candidates.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre- and post-operative care in a 10-bed PACU.
• Initiate IVs, administer medications, educate patients, and document care.
• Recover patients from anesthesia and manage postoperative care per ASPAN guidelines.
• Care for a range of surgical services including general, robotics, urology, gynecology, neurosurgery, orthopedic, plastics, thoracic, colorectal, and trauma.
• Support 24/7 PACU coverage with some on-call requirements; maintain patient/family communication and teamwork.

Skills

ICU experience

Teamwork

Education

Connecticut RN License

Accredited nursing school graduate

Job description

The Hospital of Central Connecticut is seeking an experienced PACU nurse to provide pre- and post-operative care in a busy 10-bed unit. You will prepare patients, start IVs, administer meds, educate families, and document care following ASPAN guidelines.

Responsibilities include postoperative recovery, caring for diverse surgical services, and contributing to 24/7 coverage with on-call requirements. CT RN license and BLS/ACLS as specified are required.