Perioperative RN: PACU/SDPU/ASU (Flexible Schedule)

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Drive Campus Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Pittsburgh seeks a professional Registered Nurse for the Surgical Service Line including SDPU, PACU, and ASU. The RN provides comprehensive perioperative care across the patient care continuum and collaborates with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and the multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include pre-procedure assessment, medication administration, anesthesia recovery, discharge planning, and documentation in the EHR.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a nursing program accredited by ACEN/CCNE.
• Currently licensed and registered as a Registered Nurse in a US state.
• Foreign nursing graduates must obtain degree equivalency validation acceptable to VA (e.g., ICD).
• English language proficiency required by VA Handbook 5005 Appendix G6.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative nursing care across SDPU, PACU and ASU.
• Perform pre-procedure assessments and education, verify documentation and testing, administer medications and IV therapy.
• Prepare patients for surgery or procedures and monitor recovery from anesthesia.
• Discharge planning and patient/family education; document accurately in EHR.
• Collaborate with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Education

RN licensure in US state

Graduate of nursing program accredited by ACEN/CCNE

Nursing bridge program eligibility

Job description

The University Drive Campus Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Pittsburgh seeks a professional Registered Nurse for the Surgical Service Line including SDPU, PACU, and ASU. The RN provides comprehensive perioperative care across the patient care continuum and collaborates with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and the multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include pre-procedure assessment, medication administration, anesthesia recovery, discharge planning, and documentation in the EHR.