Registered Nurse - Recovery Room (PACU)

WellSpan Health; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

WellSpan Health's 16-bay PACU delivers Phase I recovery and supportive Phase II care after anesthesia, working closely with surgeons and anesthesia providers. This role provides professional nursing care in a beginner-practitioner capacity within a dynamic, patient-centered environment.

Position is PRN level 3 (as needed), with department hours Mon-Fri 5:30am–7:00pm and call coverage 7:00pm–7:00am, including weekends. Requires RN licensure and BLS, with limited recent experience acceptable.

Qualifications

• Diploma Program Required or Associates Degree Required
• BSN Preferred
• Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care at the beginner practitioner level within an assigned unit according to established procedures, protocols and regulations.
• Coordinates care planning with other disciplines.
• May require specialized skills depending on unit assignment.

Education

Diploma Program

Associates Degree

BSN Preferred

Job description

Schedule

PRN - level 3 (as needed)

Required Hours: 48 hours every 6 weeks, including

• - 24 weekend hours
• - 24 hours annually of difficult-to-staff shifts
• - 12 hours annually of holiday hours

Shift and weekend differential pay eligible

Department hours: Monday - Friday 5:30am-7:00pm

Call available 7:00pm-7:00am weekly and 7:00am-7:00am weekends

Department Summary

Our 16-bay PACU specializes in the recovery of surgical patients following anesthesia, providing expert Phase I recovery and often Phase II care. Team members collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and inpatient units to deliver exceptional patient-centered care in a dynamic environment. In addition to postoperative recovery, the PACU cares for patients undergoing procedures that require anesthesia or sedation, ensuring safe monitoring and recovery across a broad range of patient populations and procedural settings.

General Summary

Provides professional nursing care at the beginner practitioner level within an assigned unit according to established procedures, protocols and regulations. Coordinates care planning with other disciplines. May require specialized skills depending on unit assignment.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• - Diploma Program Required or
• - Associates Degree Required
• - Bachelors Degree Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Work Experience:

• - Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required

Licenses:

• - Licensed Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required or
• - Registered Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire Required and
• - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required