Registered Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Sentara Health; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Job summary

Sentara CarePlex Hospital in Hampton, VA, seeks a Registered Nurse for the 10-bed Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The role offers 0.9 FTE with options for shift tracks, including Day and Evening, and a rotating call schedule within 30 minutes of the hospital.

The PACU handles Phase I recovery across multiple surgeries, with specialties from vascular to GI, under guidance of anesthesiologists and proceduralists.

Qualifications

• RN license in good standing is required.
• BSN preferred; ADN acceptable with experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive post-anesthesia assessments and manage airway, hemodynamics, and pain control.
• Maintain unit flow for a 10-bed PACU and prioritize discharge readiness.
• Collaborate with Anesthesiologists, Surgeons, and Proceduralists to ensure continuity of care.
• Administer medications per policy and patient needs.
• Educate patients and families on post-operative care and discharge instructions.

Skills

Critical Care

PACU

Airway management

Patient assessment

Education

BSN preferred

ADN required

Job description

City/State

Hampton, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview

Generous sign- on bonus $15K and Relocation Assistance for qualified candidates and positions.

Sentara CarePlex Hospital located in Hampton, VA is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).

Status

Full-Time (0.9 FTE)

Shift

Mid/Evenings (Multiple Schedule Options Available)

Call Requirements

Yes (Rotating 6-week schedule)

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and dynamic Registered Nurse to join our 10-bed Post Anesthesia Care Unit. Our PACU team provides critical recovery care for a diverse mix of surgical acuity, ensuring patient safety and comfort during the immediate post-operative phase.

This position is ideal for a clinician who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys a wide variety of cases. In addition to main OR recoveries, this role holds a unique scope of responsibility, overseeing the recovery of patients receiving General Anesthesia in our interventional and procedural areas.

Clinical Scope & Patient Population

In this role, you will provide Phase I recovery care for a mixed level of surgical procedures, including but not limited to:

• Vascular


• Urology & Gynecology


• Orthopedics


• Oncology


• Bariatrics


• General Surgery

Expanded Scope: Unique to this unit, the PACU team also oversees and manages the recovery of all cases utilizing General Anesthesia originating from the CVIR (Cardiovascular Interventional Radiology)and Endoscopy departments.

Schedule Options

Candidates may select the shift track that best fits their lifestyle (0.9 FTE / 36 hours average per week):

• Option A (9-Day Fortnight):


• Option B (4-Day Work Week):

On-Call Requirements

Call is assigned based on a 6-week schedule block. The successful candidate must be able to meet the following response times and coverage requirements (must live within 30 minutes of Hospital):

• Weeknight Call:


• Weekend Call:

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive post-anesthesia assessments, emphasizing airway management, hemodynamic stability, and pain control.


• Manage a 10-bed unit flow effectively, prioritizing patient acuity and discharge readiness.


• Collaborate closely with Anesthesiologists, Surgeons, and Proceduralists (Endo/CVIR) to ensure seamless continuity of care.


• Administer medications and treatments according to established policies and patient needs.


• Educate patients and families regarding post-operative care and discharge instructions.

Qualifications

• Licensure: Current unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license.


• Education: BSN preferred; ADN required.


• Certifications:


• Experience: Minimum 1 year of Critical Care (ICU) or previous PACU experience required due to the mixed acuity of the patient population.

Why Join Us?

• Variety: No two days are the same; gain experience across multiple specialties from Bariatrics to Interventional Radiology.


• Team Environment: Work in a tight-knit, collaborative 10-bed unit where your skills make a direct impact.

Keywords: RN, Registered Nurse, Telemetry, SDU, Step Down, M/S, Medical Surgical, CarePlex, Hampton, Talroo - Nursing, Intermediate Care, Progressive Care, Stepdown, Hampton, Same Day Surgery, Surgical Services, Peri-operative, Pre-op, Day shift, PACU, Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans


• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000


• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave


• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave


• Emergency Backup Care


• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans


• Life Insurance


• 401k/403B with Employer Match


• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education


• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000


• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development


• Pet Insurance


• Legal Resources Plan


• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Sentara CarePlex Hospit a l , located in Hampton, VA, is a 224-bed technologically advanced, acute care facility, and Certified Primary Stroke Center. Other features include specialized services in heart and vascular, urologic care, along with advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities, a hospitalist program, and one of the state’s busiest emergency departments. We are also home to the Orthopedic Hospital at Sentara CarePlex Hospital, the area’s first dedicated orthopedic hospital. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco‑free environment.

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