Per Diem PACU Nurse — Day Shift, Critical Care Expert

Landmark Medical Center; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket, RI, is seeking a Per Diem PACU Registered Nurse to provide safe, high-quality post-anesthesia care for surgical patients. The PACU RN reports to the OR Charge Nurse and Director of Surgical Services, with at least 1 year of consistent Critical Care or PACU experience preferred.

The role requires strong skills in patient assessment, postoperative coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure safe recovery and efficient unit operation.

Qualifications

• Current and valid State RN License.
• BLS (AHA) certification.
• ACLS (AHA) certification.
• PALS (AHA) certification.
• Minimum of 1 year consistent Critical Care or PACU experience.
• CCRN preferred.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Coordinate post-operative care with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe recovery.
• Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition, including hemodynamic status and diagnostic results, to the appropriate provider.
• Guide and support other team members, maintaining professional nursing standards and compliance with hospital policies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support efficient patient flow and maintain a safe, organized unit.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives, unit meetings, and ongoing education.
• Serve as a clinical resource to peers and new staff.

Skills

Critical Care

PACU skills

Team collaboration

Education

RN License

BSN preferred

BLS (AHA)

ACLS (AHA)

PALS (AHA)

CCRN

Job description

Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket, RI, is seeking a Per Diem PACU Registered Nurse to provide safe, high-quality post-anesthesia care for surgical patients. The PACU RN reports to the OR Charge Nurse and Director of Surgical Services, with at least 1 year of consistent Critical Care or PACU experience preferred.

The role requires strong skills in patient assessment, postoperative coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure safe recovery and efficient unit operation.