Registered Nurse- Recovery Room/PACU

MetroHealth; Cleveland Heights (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Certification incentives

Medical/dental insurance

OPERS retirement

Job summary

MetroHealth seeks an experienced RN to join the Main Campus Recovery Room/PACU, providing high-quality postoperative care from immediate recovery through discharge readiness.

Responsibilities include airway management, monitoring sedation and vitals, and ensuring effective pain control. Ohio RN license, BLS, ACLS/PALS are required or obtained shortly after hire. Rotating shifts and holidays apply.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and eligible for Ohio RN licensure.
• Current Ohio RN license is required.
• CPR/BLS certification required; ACLS and PALS preferred or to be obtained within specified time after hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide postoperative nursing care in Recovery Room/PACU.
• Support airway, hemodynamic stability, and patient monitoring.
• Collaborate with OR/ED/inpatient teams to ensure safe patient transitions.

Skills

Airway management

Hemodynamic monitoring

Post-op assessment

Pain management

Wound assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Ohio RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

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