Registered Nurse- PACU/Recovery Room Weekender

The MetroHealth System (Cleveland, OH); Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The MetroHealth System in Cleveland is seeking an RN to join the Main Campus Recovery Room/PACU. The position supports pediatric through adult patients in the immediate post-operative period, with 12-hour weekend shifts and a bi-weekly 48-hour schedule.

Responsibilities include airway maintenance, hemodynamic assessment, sedation monitoring, pain management, and wound care. Collaboration with OR, ED, anesthesia and surgical teams is essential, with opportunities for tuition reimbursement and

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current Ohio RN license.
• BLS certification or obtain within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS certification or obtain within 6 months of hire.
• PRN requires 1 year of relevant RN experience.
• PRN must possess all required certifications upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide post-operative care in the Recovery Room/PACU.
• Maintain airway and monitor patient condition during recovery.
• Assess hemodynamic stability, sedation levels and neurological status.
• Administer pain relief and comfort measures as needed.
• Collaborate with OR/ED/Inpatient RNs, anesthesia, surgeons and pharmacy.
• Monitor wound/incision integrity and overall patient status.

Skills

Maintain airway

Hemodynamic assessment

Sedation monitoring

Pain management

Wound/incision care

Overall patient assessment

Education

Ohio RN license

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

Location: MetroHealth Main Campus- Glick
Bi-weekly Hours: 48.00
Shift: Weekender Program-12 hour shifts, variable start times
For nearly two centuries, the MetroHealth System’s mission has been focused on delivering high-quality patient-centered care to all communities in Northeast Ohio. Today, through our state-of-the‑art Level One Trauma Center, cutting-edge specialty care units, and dedicated caregivers, the system is working at the forefront of medicine to address the overall needs of our patients and eliminate healthcare disparities.
Join our Main Campus Recovery Room/PACU!

Primary Patient Population

• Pediatric through Adult
• Immediate post-operative period

Primary Skills Utilized/learned

• Maintain patient airway
• Assess hemodynamic stability and support
• Monitor sedation, neurological, neuromuscular, and sensory motor status
• Provision of adequate pain and comfort measures
• Assess Wound/incision integrity
• Overall patient assessment

Personnel RN Will Work With

• OR/ ED/Inpatient RNs, Pre/Post Phase 2 staff, Anesthesia staff, Surgeons, PT, Radiology, Pharmacy

Number Of OR Suites/Cases

• 26 beds (Bay platform)
• 40-50 surgical cases daily

MetroHealth offers industry‑leading benefits, including tuition reimbursement, professional certification incentives, and medical/dental insurance. As a public employer, employees participate in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS).

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing (or a program seeking accreditation).
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Ohio
• Current AHA Basic Life Support for the healthcare provider certification or obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Current ACLS and PALS certification or obtained within 6 months of hire
• PRN requires 1 year of relevant RN experience
• PRN must possess all required certifications upon hire

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN
• Professional Certification recognized by the Magnet Association