Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU Bliss North

Hartford Hospital; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 78,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford Hospital is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to join the Bliss Building PACU team. The RN will recover patients from general and regional anesthesia and provide 24/7 post-operative care across diverse surgical services.

The role requires teamwork, autonomy and strong communication. A training program is provided for step-down and ED experience, with 36‑hour shifts rotating as needed.

Qualifications

• Current Connecticut RN license required
• BSN preferred
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• PACU and/or ICU experience preferred
• Training program available and required for step‑down and Emergency Department‑experienced RN

Responsibilities

• Provide post-operative care to patients recovering from anesthesia.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to establish and facilitate interdepartmental workflows.
• Monitor vitals and manage acute/ICU level care in PACU setting.
• Demonstrate teamwork, autonomy, communication, and critical thinking in a fast-paced environment.

Education

Current Connecticut RN License

BSN preferred

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Location

79 Jefferson St HH Bliss Wing (10064)

Shift Detail

RN 36 hours shifts can rotate. Work where every moment matters.

Job Summary

Exciting opportunity to become a member of the new Bliss Building PACU team! The PACU RN recovers patients from general and regional anesthesia along with IV, conscious sedation requiring acute and ICU level of care. The position will provide 24/7 post‑operative care to patient populations of a variety of surgical and interventional procedures and services. This role requires teamwork, autonomy, communication, and critical thinking skills, as well as collaboration, innovation, flexibility and amenability as we work with all disciplines to establish and facilitate interdepartmental workflows and relationships.

Qualifications

• Current Connecticut RN License
• Graduate of accredited nursing school with BSN preferred
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required
• PACU and/or ICU experience preferred
• Training program available and required for step‑down and Emergency Department‑experienced RN

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.