Post-Op Recovery RN: Anesthesia Care

Cayuga Medical Center; Hayts Corner (NY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, part of Cayuga Health, is seeking a Registered Nurse for Prep & Recovery to care for patients receiving anesthesia and recovering from anesthesia after surgery. You will monitor vital signs, document assessments, and respond to changes with sound clinical judgment.

The role offers onsite shifts, 4–10 or 3–13 hours, and a 5a–10p unit schedule. Experience in CCU or recovery is valued; BLS/ACLS/PALS will be obtained during the introductory period.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing.
• Active New York State RN license.
• Will obtain BLS, ACLS & PALS during introductory period.
• 6-12 months critical care experience or 1 year recovery experience.
• BSN and CPAN are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents an accurate assessment on each assigned patient within established standard of care.
• Evaluates effectiveness of care delivery, shows follow through, and demonstrates critical thinking in decisions.
• Recognizes priorities within patient care and acts accordingly.
• Ability to problem solve and communicate accordingly.

Skills

Active NY RN license

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Critical care experience

Recovery experience

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

BSN (preferred)

CPAN (preferred)

Job description

Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, part of Cayuga Health, is seeking a Registered Nurse for Prep & Recovery to care for patients receiving anesthesia and recovering from anesthesia after surgery. You will monitor vital signs, document assessments, and respond to changes with sound clinical judgment.

The role offers onsite shifts, 4–10 or 3–13 hours, and a 5a–10p unit schedule. Experience in CCU or recovery is valued; BLS/ACLS/PALS will be obtained during the introductory period.