Prep & Recovery RN – Sign-On Bonus

Centralus Health; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cayuga Health invites applications for a Registered Nurse in the Prep & Recovery unit at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY. The RN will monitor pre- and post-anesthesia patients, assess consciousness and vital signs, and observe for anesthesia-related side effects, delivering safe, high-quality care.

The role requires a NY RN license, an ADN, and BLS/ACLS/PALS or willingness to obtain during onboarding. Onsite, full-time with day/evening shifts and a rotating call schedule.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing required.
• Active New York State RN license required.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications preferred or to be obtained during intro period.
• 6–12 months of critical care or 1 year of recovery experience.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize needs effectively and monitor patients undergoing anesthesia.
• Assess patient condition pre- and post-operation with accurate documentation.
• Perform care for patients during anesthesia recovery with attention to vital signs.
• Identify priorities in patient care and act accordingly.
• Communicate clearly and solve problems as part of the care team.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Critical care experience

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Active New York State RN license

Job description

Cayuga Health invites applications for a Registered Nurse in the Prep & Recovery unit at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY. The RN will monitor pre- and post-anesthesia patients, assess consciousness and vital signs, and observe for anesthesia-related side effects, delivering safe, high-quality care.

The role requires a NY RN license, an ADN, and BLS/ACLS/PALS or willingness to obtain during onboarding. Onsite, full-time with day/evening shifts and a rotating call schedule.