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

Christiana Care Health System; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital is searching for a PACU RN II to join their team. The role involves providing vital peri-operative care to patients and assists in anesthesia-related procedures. Candidates should have a minimum of two years' critical care experience, hold required certifications, and be adaptable to a fast-paced environment. The position includes a sign-on bonus and offers competitive pay with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Generous PTO

Competitive pay with shift differentials

Robust Benefits Package

Growth Opportunities defined by Clinical Ladder

$10,000 sign-on bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in critical care or step-down units, with ICU experience preferred.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; PALS and TNCC preferred but must acquire within 6 months.
• Adaptability to high patient volume essential.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates skills for peri-operative care to diverse patient populations.
• Assists anesthesia with nerve blocks and provides moderate sedation.
• Communicates and collaborates with care teams for efficient patient flow.

Skills

Patient Care

Hemodynamic Monitoring

Pain Management

Airway Management

Communication

Delegation

Education

BSN Preferred

Commitment to obtaining BSN

Job description

Sign-On-Bonus - PACU RN II

Shift Requirements: Full-time/Flex 36 hours weekly.

Flexible to work all shifts - Day/Evening/ Midnight Shift hours. Predominant shift will be a combination of 8-hour and 12-hour shifts. Weekends, Holidays, and On Call shifts – per the department guidelines.

Christiana Hospital & Wilmington Hospital) and the only Level I trauma service on the East Coast corridor between Philadelphia & Baltimore, has been honored repeatedly as "One of America’s Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report.

Highlights

Three-time Recognized as Magnet Status Hospital.

Growth Opportunities defined by our Clinical Ladder.

Generous PTO, Competitive pay with shift differentials & Robust Benefits Package.

Christiana Hospital is currently recruiting for PACU RN. The position will include all areas such as Prep and Recovery for surgery in a fast-paced and constantly evolving hospital environment. In addition, the candidate will possess the skills related to hemodynamic monitoring and support for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, (e.g. Pacemakers, A lines etc.), pain management (e.g., PCA, epidural), to Vascular Access Device management, cardiac monitoring, and airway management.

Principal duties and responsibilities:

Demonstrates skills and knowledge vital to provide peri-operative care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, including special needs.

Proficient in acquiring and interpreting medical information and to identify patient needs in order to provide the care vital to safely proceed with surgery. Assists anesthesia with the administration of nerve blocks, and provide moderate sedation.

Prep and recover patients receiving general, MAC, moderate sedation, and local anesthesia.

Identifies actual and potential problems for which the patient is at risk.

Administers IV/PO medications in a safe and effective manner, and assesses response to interventions.

Communicates and collaborates with the perianesthesia care team in a timely manner to provide a smooth, organized, and efficient flow of patients.

Delegates duties and tasks to other nursing staff, techs, and clerks after assessment of capability and scope of responsibilities.

Requirements:

• BSN Preferred
• Commitment to obtaining BSN within three years of date of hire can be considered with relevant experience.
• Applicants should possess a minimum of two years' experience in critical care or step-down units, with preference given to those with ICU experience.
• Additionally, adaptability to a high patient volume during the day, typical of a level-one trauma hospital, is essential.
• BLS required
• ACLS required.
• PALS preferred – required to acquire within 6 months.
• TNCC preferred - required to acquire within 6 months.

The successful candidate may be eligible for a $10,000 sign on bonus to be paid over a period of 12 months.