Registered Nurse- Recovery Room/PACU

MetroHealth; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Certification incentives

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

OPERS retirement

Job summary

MetroHealth Main Campus Recovery Room/PACU is seeking a Registered Nurse to support the immediate post-operative period for pediatric to adult patients. The role involves airway management, hemodynamic monitoring, and coordinated care with OR, ED, and anesthesia teams on rotating shifts.

Candidates must hold an Ohio RN license and BLS with ACLS/PALS as required by hire. MetroHealth offers robust benefits, tuition reimbursement, and OPERS retirement.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in Ohio.
• CPR/BLS required; ACLS/PALS per hire if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide airway management and post-operative monitoring.
• Assess patient status and respond to adverse events.
• Collaborate with OR/ED/Inpatient teams and anesthesia staff.
• Support pain management and wound/incision assessments.
• Ensure safe post-operative recovery for pediatric to adult patients.

Skills

Maintain patient airway

Assess hemodynamic stability

Monitor sedation and neurological状态

Education

RN license in Ohio

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