Staff Nurse- Peri Anesthesia

UNC Health; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 48,009 - 60,022; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Kinston is seeking a full-time Perianesthesia Nurse to deliver comprehensive care to surgical patients. This role requires clinical expertise and flexibility, as you'll work in both DSU and PACU based on operational needs.

Responsibilities include providing compassionate preoperative/postoperative care, conducting assessments, and collaborating with care teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. A current RN license in North Carolina and relevant certifications are required.

Standard work hours are 40 per week with a day job schedule and on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina.
• Minimum prior nursing experience preferred in perioperative, PACU, ICU, or emergency nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate preoperative and postoperative nursing care.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments and monitor patients for complications.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams for optimal outcomes.

Skills

Critical thinking

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary

The Perianesthesia Nurse delivers comprehensive nursing care to surgical patients during the preoperative and postoperative phases. This position requires clinical expertise, flexibility, and the ability to respond effectively in fast‑paced, high‑acuity environments. The nurse will flex between DSU and PACU as operational needs require.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate preoperative and postoperative nursing care to patients undergoing surgical and procedural interventions
• Conduct thorough patient assessments, including medical history review, pre‑op preparation, and post‑anesthesia monitoring
• Monitor patients for physiological stability, pain control, airway management, and potential complications following anesthesia
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with provider orders and hospital policies
• Collaborate closely with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and the interdisciplinary care team to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Educate patients and families regarding procedures, recovery expectations, and discharge instructions
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
• Flex between DSU and PACU to support patient flow and staffing needs
• Participate in on‑call rotation with a required 20‑minute response time

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Experience

Minimum of prior nursing experience, with preference for perioperative, PACU, ICU, or emergency nursing experience.

Licensure / Registration / Certification

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of North Carolina (or eligible for licensure).

Current certifications required: BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support).

Other Skills and Qualifications

Ability to respond to on‑call needs within 20 minutes.

Strong critical thinking, assessment, and communication skills.

Commitment to patient safety, quality care, and teamwork.

Work Environment

Must be able to meet the demands of being “on‑call” and working in a high stress area. Exposure to BBP requiring the use of PPR. Exposure to other infectious diseases and x‑rays.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to speak distinctly, hear, see, lift, reach, stand and walk. Must be able to assist in moving patients using good body mechanics.

Job Details

Legal Employer: Lenoir Health

Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care

Organization Unit: PACU

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $34.85 - $43.57 per hour (Minimum to Midpoint)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job (6 am - 6 pm with call)

Location of Job: US:NC:Kinston

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.