Registered Nurse - Perianesthesia - PACU

Home Health; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth

Happy staff

Preceptorships & CE

Patient ratios

Team culture

Safety equipment

Shared governance

Job summary

University of Vermont Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Perianesthesia – PACU to join a 35-bed recovery unit supporting the Operating Room. In a level 1 trauma center, you’ll care for a diverse patient population, with experience in critical care preferred. Burlington location offers quality of life and relocation incentives.

On-call responsibilities are required. ADN is required; BSN preferred. Current Vermont RN licensure or compact licensure is required, with a commitment to

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure (or compact licensure) recognized by Vermont is required.
• ADN degree required; BSN preferred.
• Experience in the specific clinical area; it varies by unit.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for a diverse patient population in PACU within a 35-bed recovery unit.
• Care for both inpatient and outpatient surgical patients across service lines.
• Prioritize safety and smooth recovery in the PACU environment.
• On-call responsibilities are required.

Skills

Critical care experience

Education

ADN

BSN preferred

Job description

When You Care
This Much...It’s More
Than a Career.

Registered Nurse - Perianesthesia - PACU

Our nurses are a critical part of the UVM Health team. We celebrate their daily contributions and the positive impact they have on our patients and their health.

At University of Vermont Health, you will work with a diverse group of nurses, physicians, and specialty practitioners who personally care about their patients and community. No matter the location, every employee has a hand in contributing to the wellness of patients. You'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect at UVM Health.

Unit Description: As a PACU Nurse in our 35-bay recovery unit supporting the Operating Room, you will be responsible for treating a diverse patient population with a variety of conditions who are both inpatient and outpatient. As we are a level 1 trauma center, we see patients for surgeries within all service lines. Experience as an RN in critical care preferred.

On-call: Required

Requirements:

• Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont required.
• ADN required, BSN preferred
• Appropriate experience in specific clinical area. Varies by unit.

Located in Burlington, the cultural hub of Vermont, you'll find all of the amenities of the best small cities, alongside the very best skiing and riding in the east (with six ski resorts within an hour of downtown). In Burlington, everyone can truly find what they're looking for to unwind; from Nordic skiing to mountain biking to backcountry touring.

Burlington has a robust food and music scene, with entertainment options for all ages. Designated the "Healthiest City in the USA" by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Burlington ranked highest in exercise, and among the lowest in obesity, diabetes and other indicators of ill health.

We offer a quality of life that is second to none in Burlington, the cultural hub of Vermont. With exciting signing incentives and relocation assistance, moving to Vermont has never been an easier decision.

Joining our team has its perks:

• We encourage professional growth and development
• We ensure our nurses are truly happy and feel valued
• We offer structured preceptorships and continuing education
• We are committed to great patient ratios
• Our team culture is unlike what you’ll find at other hospitals
• We’ve made significant investments in safe patient handling and mobility equipment
• Nurses truly have a voice here through our shared governance

Fast Facts

Employees

1M

Referral center for 1M people in VT and NNY; community hospital for 168,000

620

Total licensed beds at the main and Fanny Allen campuses

165+

More than 65 outpatient practices and over 100 clinics, programs and services

976

784 faculty physicians and 182 advanced practice providers

1.3M

Patient care encounters at our hospital and clinics, including 56,000 ER visits

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