Registered Nurse (RN) PACU Newark Full-Time/Flex

Christiana Care; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 58,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse II to join the Perianesthesia Services team at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE. This full-time/flex position supports pre-operative preparation and post-anesthesia recovery in a high-acuity Level I trauma environment, with adolescents to geriatric patients and a wide variety of procedures.

The ideal candidate has strong critical thinking, experienced patient assessment, and proficiency in hemodynamics, pain management, and airway management.

Qualifications

• BSN required; or commitment to obtaining within three years of hire.
• Current RN licensure.
• BLS required.
• ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of hire.
• At least 2 years of Perianesthesia Nursing, Critical Care, or HVIS experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pre-operative and post-anesthesia nursing care for pediatric to geriatric patients.
• Assist anesthesia with nerve blocks and moderate sedation administration.
• Monitor hemodynamics, cardiac rhythm, airway, and pain management.
• Prepare and recover patients for general, MAC, and local anesthesia.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and perianesthesia team; delegate tasks as appropriate.

Skills

Critical thinking

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Education

BSN

Job description

PACU Registered Nurse II (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit)Full-Time/Flex | 36 hours weekly

Location: Newark

Join one of the region's most respected healthcare organizations and advance your career in a dynamic, high-acuity perioperative environment. At ChristianaCare, home to Christiana Hospital and Wilmington Hospital, you'll be part of a nationally recognized healthcare system that includes the only Level I Trauma Center on the East Coast corridor between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Our commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate care has earned repeated recognition as one of America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.

Why Join ChristianaCare?

• Three-time Magnet recognized health system for nursing excellence
• Clinical Ladder program designed to support professional growth and career advancement
• Competitive compensation with shift differentials
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to work alongside highly skilled interdisciplinary teams in a leading academic healthcare environment

Position Overview

Christiana Hospital is seeking an experienced PACU Registered Nurse II to join our Perianesthesia Services team. This role supports both pre-operative preparation and post-anesthesia recovery in a fast-paced, evolving Level I trauma environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong critical thinking skills and expertise in caring for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients undergoing a wide variety of surgical and procedural interventions. This position requires proficiency in advanced patient assessment, hemodynamic monitoring, pain management, cardiac monitoring, airway management, and vascular access device management.

Schedule Requirements

• Full-Time/Flex, /72 hours bi-weekly schedule
• Rotating shifts - day/evening/overnight
• Predominantly 12-hour shifts
• Weekend, holiday, and on-call commitment in accordance with departmental guidelines

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive pre-operative and post-anesthesia nursing care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric, and special-needs patient populations. Assess, interpret, and utilize clinical information to identify patient needs and ensure safe progression through the surgical continuum. Assist anesthesia providers with nerve block procedures and moderate sedation administration. Prepare and recover patients receiving general, monitored anesthesia care (MAC), moderate sedation, and local anesthesia. Identify actual and potential patient risks and implement appropriate interventions. Safely administer IV and oral medications while evaluating patient response and outcomes. Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the perianesthesia team to ensure exceptional patient care and operational efficiency. Delegate responsibilities appropriately to nursing support staff, technicians, and unit clerks based on competency and scope of practice.

• Monitor and manage complex patient needs, including:
• Hemodynamic monitoring
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Airway management
• Pain management therapies (PCA, epidurals, and other modalities)
• Vascular access devices

Qualifications

• BSN requires; or commitment to obtaining within three years of the date of hire.
• Current RN licensure.
• BLS required.
• ACLS and PALS are required within 6 months of hire.
• Required to have at least 2 years of experience in one of the following areas: Perianesthesia Nursing, Critical Care, or HVIS to qualify.

Make an Impact Every Day

Deliver exceptional care. Advance your career. Shape the future of patient recovery.

Hourly Pay Range: $42.11 - $67.37. This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.