Registered Nurse, RN - PACU

Novant Health; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in North Carolina is seeking a PACU RN to deliver expert care in a dynamic environment. This PRN position primarily includes 12-hour shifts with no call or weekends. Ideal candidates should possess strong clinical skills and adaptability, as well as relevant RN licensure. The role involves patient recovery from surgery, airway management, and monitoring vital signs. A supportive and inclusive culture is emphasized.

Benefits

Work/life balance with no call or weekends

Access to leadership support

Inclusive culture grounded in teamwork

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
• One year relevant experience preferred.
• Current RN licensure in appropriate state required.

Responsibilities

• Receive patients from the operating room after surgery.
• Ensure vital signs are within normal limits and pain is controlled.

Skills

Airway management

Vital signs monitoring

Patient recovery

Education

High School Diploma or GED

4 Year / Bachelors Degree

Job description

Job Summary

Schedule: PRN, Days, primarily 12 hour shifts 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM with possibility for 8's or 10's

Location: Rowan Medical Center - Salisbury, NC; At 266 beds, Rowan is Novant's 4th largest hospital and has been serving the area since 1936.

As a PACU RN at Novant Health’s Rowan Medical Center, you’ll be trusted to deliver expert care across after a range of surgeries. From routine surgeries to complex cases, your clinical skill, judgment, and adaptability will help drive safe, compassionate care where it matters most.

This role is ideal for experienced PACU RNs looking to work within a high-performing, collaborative team.

• A dynamic PRN opportunity with exposure to a wide range of patient acuity
• Work/life balance with no call or weekends
• Access to leadership support
• Inclusive culture grounded in teamwork, trust, and shared purpose

Responsibilities

• Receive patients from the operating room after surgery
• Airway management
• Recover patient, ensuring vital signs are within normal limits and pain is controlled

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required. 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. In order to be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.
• Experience: One year relevant experience, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification:
  • Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.
  • ENPC, TNCC or CEN; preferred.
  • NC state approved curricula for restrictive interventions (facility specific) within 3 months of hire, required.