Registered Nurse- Recovery Room/PACU

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Professional certification incentives

Medical and dental insurance

OPERS retirement

Job summary

MetroHealth is seeking an RN for the Main Campus Recovery Room/PACU. The role focuses on immediate post-operative care for pediatric through adult patients, maintaining airway, monitoring sedation, and ensuring comfort and safety.

Candidates must have Ohio RN licensure, BLS, ACLS and PALS or be willing to obtain within specified timelines. PRN requires experience and certifications. Competitive benefits apply, including tuition reimbursement and retirement plan participation.

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
• BSN preferred
• Magnet-certified qualification is a plus

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient airway in the Recovery Room/PACU.
• Assess hemodynamic stability and support as needed.
• Monitor sedation, neurological, neuromuscular, and sensory motor status.
• Provide adequate pain and comfort measures.
• Assess wound/incision integrity and overall patient condition.
• Coordinate care with OR/ED/Inpatient teams and Radiology/Pharmacy.

Skills

Airway management

Hemodynamic monitoring

Pain management

Wound assessment

Post-anesthesia care

Overall patient assessment

Education

Registered Nurse license (Ohio)

BSN preferred

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