PACU RN: Recovery Room Postoperative Care

MetroHealth; Brook Park (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical and dental insurance

OPERS retirement

Job summary

MetroHealth is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Main Campus Recovery Room/PACU. This PRN role supports pediatric to adult patients in the immediate postoperative period, with rotating shifts and call requirements.

The RN will work with OR/ED/inpatient teams, monitor sedation and pain control, and ensure patient safety in a fast-paced PACU environment. Qualifications include Ohio RN licensure, BLS, and ACLS/PALS certification or onboarding within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• Must be a Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Ohio.
• BLS required; ACLS and/or PALS certified or obtained within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient airway and respiratory status.
• Assess hemodynamic stability and support as needed.
• Monitor sedation, neurological and neuromuscular status.

Skills

Airway maintenance

Hemodynamic assessment

Pain management

Wound assessment

Patient monitoring

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Ohio RN license

BLS (AHA)

ACLS/PALS certifications

Job description

MetroHealth is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Main Campus Recovery Room/PACU. This PRN role supports pediatric to adult patients in the immediate postoperative period, with rotating shifts and call requirements.

The RN will work with OR/ED/inpatient teams, monitor sedation and pain control, and ensure patient safety in a fast-paced PACU environment. Qualifications include Ohio RN licensure, BLS, and ACLS/PALS certification or onboarding within specified timelines.