PACU RN - Surgical Services | $10K Sign-On Bonus

Penn State Health; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Total Rewards Program

Be Well wellness programs

Paid Time Off and Parental Leave

Retirement and Life Insurance

Job summary

The Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is seeking an experienced RN for the Postanesthesia Care Unit. The role involves assessing patients, developing care plans, administering medications, and documenting care, with emphasis on patient safety and rapid recovery after surgery.

Evening and night shifts carry differential, and full-time 1.0 FTE is offered with 4–10 days of work per week. Minimum qualifications include an active RN license, BLS, ACLS, and PALS prior to orientation.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in state of employment or an interstate compact license.
• AHA BLS required prior to orientation completion.
• ACLS required prior to orientation completion.
• PALS required prior to orientation completion.

Responsibilities

• Assess health problems and patient needs, develop nursing care plans, and maintain records.
• Administer nursing care, medications, and monitor for reactions and side effects.
• Advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Monitor, record, and report changes in patient conditions.

Skills

RN License

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

The Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is seeking an experienced RN for the Postanesthesia Care Unit. The role involves assessing patients, developing care plans, administering medications, and documenting care, with emphasis on patient safety and rapid recovery after surgery.

Evening and night shifts carry differential, and full-time 1.0 FTE is offered with 4–10 days of work per week. Minimum qualifications include an active RN license, BLS, ACLS, and PALS prior to orientation.