RN - PREOP/PACU DAY FT

The Valley Health System; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 61,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Washington D.C. seeks a passionate RN for their PACU unit. The role involves monitoring post-anesthesia patients, ensuring their safe recovery, and educating families. Applicants should hold a current RN license and have experience in high-acuity settings. Competitive salary and benefits, including a sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.

Benefits

Competitive salary with shift differentials

Sign-on bonus for eligible applicants

Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision

Retirement plan with matching

Tuition assistance and clinical education support

Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave

Qualifications

• Current RN license required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in PACU, ICU, or Emergency Department.
• BLS and ACLS certifications needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor post-anesthesia patients' vitals and recovery status.
• Manage airways, IV infusions, and pain.
• Educate patients and families before discharge.

Skills

Airway Management

Pain Control

Hemodynamic Stability

Patient Education

Education

Current RN license in District of Columbia

BLS and ACLS certification

BSN from an accredited program

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Responsibilities

About GW Hospital

The George Washington University Hospital is a 395-bed academic medical center located in the heart of Washington, D.C. in partnership with the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. As a nationally recognized center of clinical excellence and innovation, we offer world-class care across a wide range of specialties. Our nurses play a vital role in shaping the patient experience, contributing to research, and driving improvements in care outcomes.

Unit Overview

The PACU at GW Hospital is a high-acuity unit caring for patients recovering from anesthesia following surgical and diagnostic procedures. Our team monitors patients during the critical transition from the operating room to recovery, handling diverse cases ranging from general surgery and orthopedics to trauma and cardiac procedures.

Position Summary

PACU RNs at GW Hospital are highly skilled clinicians responsible for the safe recovery of patients emerging from anesthesia. Nurses in this unit must be confident in airway management, pain control, hemodynamic stability, and post-op education.

Main Tasks

• Monitor and assess post-anesthesia patients’ vitals and recovery status
• Manage airways, IV infusions, pain, and nausea
• Recognize and respond rapidly to post-operative complications
• Communicate clearly with OR teams, anesthesiologists, and families
• Educate patients and families prior to discharge or transfer
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation
• Participate in quality and safety initiatives and team debriefings
  
  

Benefits Summary

• Competitive salary with shift differentials
• Sign-on bonus for eligible applicants
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision
• Retirement plan with matching
• Tuition assistance and clinical education support
• Employee wellness programs
• Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave
• On-site parking and transit incentives
  
  

Required

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the District of Columbia (or eligible)
• BLS and ACLS certification (AHA)
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in PACU, ICU, or Emergency Department
  
  

Preferred

• CPAN or CAPA certification
• BSN from an accredited program
• Experience with high-acuity post-operative patients
  
  

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

EEO Statement: All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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