Registered Nurse - PACU

Universal Hospital Services Inc.

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work environment
Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and
Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing
Career development opportunities

Job summary

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced PACU Registered Nurse (PRN) to join its fast-paced post-anesthesia care team. You will monitor vital signs, manage pain, and ensure patient safety during the immediate post-operative period, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to facilitate smooth patient recovery.

Requirements include a BSN preferred, BLS certification, DC RN license, and a minimum of two years in PACU.

Qualifications

  • BSN preferred; BLS certification required.
  • DC RN license required.
  • Minimum of two years of PACU experience.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor vital signs and ensure patient safety in the PACU.
  • Manage pain and support recovery after anesthesia.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary team for smooth patient recovery.

Skills

Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Confidentiality
Adaptability

Education

BSN preferred
BLS certification
DC RN license

Job description

Responsibilities

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health is the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 20 years! This teaching hospital integrates clinical care with existing providers, The George Washington University Hospital, and the Urgent Care Center in Ward 8. This clinical integration has a robust system of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it will ensure residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community.

This full-service hospital includes 136 beds (with the ability to expand to 184 beds), a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and delivery, an ambulatory pavilion for physician offices, clinics, a community space, a 500-car garage and a helipad for emergency transports.

We are seeking an experienced PACU Registered Nurse (PRN)

Our ideal candidate will provides care to patients recovering from anesthesia after surgery or medical procedures. Their primary role is to monitor vital signs, manage pain, and ensure patient safety during the immediate post-operative period. They work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to facilitate a smooth recovery for each patient.

To learn more visithttps://cedarhillregional.com/orhttps://jobs.uhsinc.com/cedar-hill-regional-medical-center.

As a Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center employee, you will be part of an exceptional team with the following benefit offerings:

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
  • BLS certification required
  • DC RN license required
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a PACU setting
Skills
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities
EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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