Registered Nurse - PACU - Per Diem - Ambulatory Surgery Center

Summit Health Management; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

The Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia and surgical procedures. Utilizing the nursing process, the PACU RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care to promote safe recovery and positive patient outcomes.

PER DIEM RATE: $56.50 / HOUR Pay Range: $45.14 - $56.44 Hourly. Requirements: Associate Degree in Nursing, current RN license, BLS and ACLS certifications; prior PACU/critical care experience

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing required.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• BLS certification required; ACLS required.
• Previous PACU, critical care, emergency, perioperative, or related nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and evaluate patients during post‑anesthesia recovery.
• Administer medications, treatments, and interventions in accordance with established policies and professional standards.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition and emergency situations.
• Collaborate with physicians, anesthesia providers, and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate patient care.
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding recovery, medications, and discharge instructions.
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory, safety, infection prevention, and quality standards.

Skills

RN

BLS

ACLS

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

About Our Company

We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients’ homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD and Starling Physicians. When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.

Job Description

Job Summary

The Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia and surgical procedures. Utilizing the nursing process, the PACU RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care to promote safe recovery and positive patient outcomes. This role monitors patients throughout the post‑anesthesia phase, administers medications and treatments, responds to changes in patient condition, provides patient and family education, and collaborates with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to ensure high‑quality, patient‑centered care.

Essential Functions

• Assess, monitor, and evaluate patients during post‑anesthesia recovery.
• Administer medications, treatments, and interventions in accordance with established policies and professional standards.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition and emergency situations.
• Collaborate with physicians, anesthesia providers, and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate patient care.
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding recovery, medications, and discharge instructions.
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory, safety, infection prevention, and quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• BLS certification required; ACLS required.
• Previous PACU, critical care, emergency, perioperative, or related nursing experience preferred.

PER DIEM RATE: $56.50 / HOUR Pay Range: $45.14 - $56.44 Hourly

About Our Commitment Total Rewards at VillageMD

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients’ homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD and Starling Physicians. When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high‑quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.