Registered Nurse ( RN ) - Per Diem

Catholic Health; Village of Port Jefferson (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan University Hospital in Port Jefferson seeks an experienced PACU RN to care for post-operative patients after anesthesia. You will monitor, assess, and intervene to ensure safe recovery, coordinating with an interdisciplinary team to optimize outcomes.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year PACU RN experience, 2+ years CCU experience, NY RN license, and BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications; BSN preferred. CPAN/CCRN are nice-to-have. The hospital offers a supportive, safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of RN experience in the PACU.
• 2+ years of Critical Care experience.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• BSN degree preferred.
• New York RN license & registration.
• BLS & ACLS certifications required; PALS certification required.
• CPAN or CCRN certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recover, assess, monitor, administer medications, and manage care for post-anesthesia patients.
• Collaborate with physicians, RNs, and staff to optimize outcomes and satisfaction.
• Advocate for patients and families through safety, support, and education.

Skills

PACU RN

Critical Care

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Education

Graduate of accredited School of Nursing

BSN degree preferred

Job description

Located in Port Jefferson, the St. Charles Campus of Good Samaritan University Hospital combines advanced clinical expertise with a longstanding commitment to compassionate care. The campus has earned both a Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade “A” and a CMS 5-Star Quality Rating and is known for its excellence in Maternal/Child Services, Orthopedics, Rehabilitation, Bariatric Surgery, and Emergency Care.

The post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) RN is responsible for providing care to post-operative patients recovering from the effects of anesthesia. Due to the possibility of rapid changes in the patient’s physiological condition, the PACU RN is required to administer diligent care through monitoring, assessment, intervention, and continuous reassessment of the post-operative patient.

Job Details

Our Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) RNs

• Recover, assess, monitor, administer medication and manage overall care for patients from pediatrics to geriatrics who have undergone surgical procedures under anesthesia (general, regional, and MAC).
• Partner with an interdisciplinary team including, but not limited to, attending physicians, registered nurses (RN), and ancillary staff to optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction.
• Advocate for and build meaningful relationships with patients' loved ones through safety intervention, emotional support and education.

What You'll Bring

• 1+ years of Registered Nurse (RN) experience in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) required
• 2+ Years Critical Care experience
• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred
• Licensure: New York Registered Nurse (RN) License & Registration
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) & Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications required. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required.
• Preferred Certifications: Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN), Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)

Salary Range

USD $63.56 - USD $63.56 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.