Registered Nurse- Recovery Room/PACU

MetroHealth; Brook Park (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical and dental insurance

OPERS retirement

Job summary

MetroHealth is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Main Campus Recovery Room/PACU. This PRN role supports pediatric to adult patients in the immediate postoperative period, with rotating shifts and call requirements.

The RN will work with OR/ED/inpatient teams, monitor sedation and pain control, and ensure patient safety in a fast-paced PACU environment. Qualifications include Ohio RN licensure, BLS, and ACLS/PALS certification or onboarding within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• Must be a Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Ohio.
• BLS required; ACLS and/or PALS certified or obtained within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient airway and respiratory status.
• Assess hemodynamic stability and support as needed.
• Monitor sedation, neurological and neuromuscular status.

Skills

Airway maintenance

Hemodynamic assessment

Pain management

Wound assessment

Patient monitoring

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Ohio RN license

BLS (AHA)

ACLS/PALS certifications

Job description

Location: MetroHealth Main Campus- Glick

Bi-weekly Hours: 64.00

Shift: Rotating Shifts; Rotating holidays, Call Requirement

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