Registered Nurse- Recovery Room/PACU

MetroHealth; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Certification incentives

OPERS retirement

Job summary

MetroHealth Main Campus is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Recovery Room/PACU team. The role supports pediatric through adult patients in the immediate post-operative period, coordinating care with OR/ED/inpatient teams and anesthesia staff.

Eligible candidates hold Ohio RN licensure, BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications, and possess at least 1 year of RN experience. Rotating shifts and call requirements are part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current RN licensure in the State of Ohio.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification or obtained within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS certifications or obtained within 6 months of hire.
• PRN requires 1 year of relevant RN experience.
• PRN must possess all required certifications upon hire.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Airway management

Hemodynamic assessment

Sedation monitoring

Pain management

Wound assessment

General patient assessment

Education

RN licensure in Ohio

BSN (preferred)

Tools

AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Location: MetroHealth Main Campus- GlickBi-weekly Hours: 64.00Shift: Rotating Shifts; Rotating holidays, Call RequirementFor 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 AdultImmediate post-operative period

Primary skills utilized/learned:

Maintain patient airwayAssess hemodynamic stability and supportMonitor sedation, neurological, neuromuscular, and sensory motor statusProvision of adequate pain and comfort measuresAssess Wound/incision integrityOverall 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 OhioCurrent 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 hirePRN requires 1 year of relevant RN experiencePRN must possess all required certifications upon hire

Preferred Qualifications:

BSNProfessional Certification recognized by the Magnet Association