Registered Nurse - PACU - Per Diem - Ambulatory Surgery Center

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

Job summary

VillageMD in New Jersey is seeking a Per Diem PACU Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia and surgery. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care to promote safe recovery, monitor patients, administer meds, and coordinate with the care team.

This role requires an Associate Degree in Nursing, an active RN license, BLS and ACLS, and experience in PACU or related areas.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Current 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 per policies.
• Recognize changes in condition and respond to emergencies.
• Collaborate with physicians, anesthesia providers, and the care team.
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding recovery and discharge instructions.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately.
• Maintain compliance with safety, infection prevention, and quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

PACU nursing

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Current RN license in state of practice

BLS certification

ACLS certification

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

The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.

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 Companyprovides 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.