RN - Registered Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care - PACU - Multiple Shifts

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Parental leave

PSLF-eligible employer

Job summary

UAB Medicine's PACU at UAB Hospital in Birmingham seeks a skilled RN to provide post-anesthesia care in a dynamic critical care setting. The unit offers a structured orientation, including a six-month program for new graduates, and flexible scheduling with weekend call.

Eligible positions include robust benefits and PSLF-type opportunities. The role emphasizes patient safety, teamwork, and professional growth within Alabama’s largest health system, with potential for advancement and ongoing

Qualifications

• 1+ year of Critical Care nursing experience preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited Nursing program required. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as an RN by the Alabama Board of Nursing.
• BLS certification required or to be obtained within 30 days of employment.
• ACLS and/or PALS may be required depending on unit.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to care for and counsel individuals toward health promotion and illness prevention.
• Delegate, coordinate and manage all aspects of nursing care provided to the patient and family.
• Deliver patient care in collaboration with the health care team and licensed physicians.

Skills

Critical Care nursing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

ACLS/PALS may be required

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $30.00 - $48.00 / hour

Shifts: full-time AM and PM

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job Highlights

The Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at UAB Hospital is a dynamic critical care environment with 41 beds split between two surgical floors where post-surgical patients recover from operating room (OR) procedures. This unit also functions as an overflow area to provide ICU-level supportive care for acute and intensive care patients, and assists the OR with critical care responsibilities such as continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). Nurses on this unit receive an orientation tailored to your experience, including an extensive 6-month orientation for new graduate nurses. With flexible scheduling options and weekend call every 12 weeks, this unit is a great opportunity for new and experienced nurses to grow and develop skills.

Job Description

To utilize the nursing process to care and/or counsel individuals in the promotion and maintenance of health and the prevention of illness and injury. Using a systematic critical-thinking approach to guide data gathering, assessment, nursing judgment, intervention and evaluation of human responses to actual and potential health problems through activities such as health teaching, health counseling and the provision of care supportive and restorative of life and supportive of a peaceful death. To identify patient needs using the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) Synergy Model. To delegate, coordinate and manage all aspects of nursing care provided to the patient, their family and our community in a timely and cost-effective manner. To deliver patient care in collaboration with the patient, their family and all members of the health care team and with the knowledge of a licensed physician, psychologist, podiatrist, and/or dentist.

Qualifications

1+ year of Critical Care nursing experience preferred

Graduate of an accredited Nursing program required. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required. Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required or should be obtained within 30 days of employment. Depending on the unit/department, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.