Perioperative Nurse (PRN Days) - Postop Recovery

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Associate Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

More benefits

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse to provide direct post-anesthesia care in the Recovery Room. You will operate on a schedule that typically runs Monday through Friday, with work at UAB St. Vincent's East on-site, delivering patient-centered perioperative care.

The role requires a nursing degree, Alabama RN licensure, and BLS/ACLS certifications within specified timeframes. Experience in postoperative care is advantageous as you support pain management and recovery.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS certification within 180 days of hire.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Alabama Board of Nursing prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care for anesthetized patients in the immediate post-operative or post-procedural period.
• Follow aseptic sterile technique according to AORN/ASPAN standards.
• Evaluate patient's responses to treatments and interventions.
• Manage patient's pain.
• Anticipate case-specific needs based on procedures and pathophysiology.

Skills

BLS Provider

ACLS

RN license

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

UAB Medicine is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse to provide direct post-anesthesia care in the Recovery Room. You will operate on a schedule that typically runs Monday through Friday, with work at UAB St. Vincent's East on-site, delivering patient-centered perioperative care.

The role requires a nursing degree, Alabama RN licensure, and BLS/ACLS certifications within specified timeframes. Experience in postoperative care is advantageous as you support pain management and recovery.