Part-Time PACU RN: Post-Op Recovery & Cardiac Care

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

West Penn Hospital, part of Allegheny Health Network, part of Highmark Health, seeks a Part Time RN for PACU to support postoperative recovery in a busy perioperative area.

The role emphasizes patient assessment, airway management, and coordination with surgeons and anesthesia. The position requires PA RN licensure and includes 24 hours per week with a supportive team and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Current State of PA RN licensure or current multi-state licensure through the eNLC.
• Preferred: Certification in area of specialty.
• 1 year or more of inpatient RN experience, including telemetry and cardiac monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide recovery nursing care in PACU post-anesthesia.
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and manage hemodynamics.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and perioperative teams.
• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation; manage pain as applicable.
• Ensure patient safety and prepare for transfer to the appropriate unit.
• Document care and communicate changes to the team.

Skills

RN licensure

Telemetry

Cardiac monitoring

Job description

West Penn Hospital, part of Allegheny Health Network, part of Highmark Health, seeks a Part Time RN for PACU to support postoperative recovery in a busy perioperative area.

The role emphasizes patient assessment, airway management, and coordination with surgeons and anesthesia. The position requires PA RN licensure and includes 24 hours per week with a supportive team and opportunities for professional growth.