Registered Nurse PACU

Novant Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health's Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC is hiring a full-time RN for the Preop/PACU OBGYN unit. You will perform comprehensive pre-operative assessments, IV access, education, and post-anesthesia care in a tight-knit team.

The schedule is Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM, with one night call per week and limited weekend/holiday coverage. Requires a 4-year nursing degree and current RN licensure; one year of relevant experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• One year of relevant nursing experience preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; current RN licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive pre-operative nursing assessments.
• Initiate and maintain IV access and administer pre-operative medications.
• Educate patients about procedures, anesthesia, recovery expectations, and post-operative care.
• Monitor recovery status and manage post-anesthesia recovery symptoms.
• Perform ongoing post-anesthesia assessments and recognize complications.

Skills

Nursing experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

What We Offer

• Schedule: Full-time (40 hours), Monday-Friday from 9A-5:30P. Five 8 hour shifts. 1 night call per week required, along with minimal weekend/holiday call coverage. This will be discussed further during interview.
• Department: Preop/PACU for the OBGYN unit.
• Location: Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC
• Unit Info: Assisting with preop, phase I and phase II recovery. 5 preop bays, 6 phase I and 6 phase II bays. The procedures are focused on Women's Health Operations. 4 OR's total. Some of the procedures consist of DNC's, operative labs, hysterectomy's, post-partum tubals, pelvic work etc. This is a wonderful close knit team.
• Requirements: Either pre/post, ICU, or ED experience is required.

What You'll Do

• Conduct comprehensive pre-operative nursing assessments, including medical history, allergies, medications, and baseline vital signs.
• Initiate and maintain intravenous access and administer pre-operative medications as ordered & manage post-operative pain, nausea, vomiting, and other recovery-related symptoms.
• Prepare patients for surgery by providing education regarding procedures, anesthesia, recovery expectations, and post-operative care.
• Monitor airway patency, respiratory status, oxygenation, circulation, neurological status, and pain levels during recovery.
• Perform ongoing post-anesthesia assessments and recognize complications requiring intervention.

What We're Looking For

• Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred.
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. In order to be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.
• Experience: One year relevant experience, preferred.
• Licensure/certification/registration: Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.