Registered Nurse - Full Time - PACU

Generous Sign-on Bonus:

$15K and Relocation Assistance available for qualified candidates! Sentara CarePlex Hospital is currently recruiting for a Registered Nurse for Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). '

Department:

Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Status:

Full-Time (0.9 FTE)

Shift:

Rotating (Day/Mid/Evenings)

Call Requirements:

Yes (weeknights and weekend) Position Summary We are seeking a skilled and dynamic Registered Nurse to join our 10-bed Post Anesthesia Care Unit. Our PACU team provides critical recovery care for a diverse mix of surgical acuity, ensuring patient safety and comfort during the immediate post-operative phase. This position is ideal for a clinician who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys a wide variety of cases. In addition to main OR recoveries, this role holds a unique scope of responsibility, overseeing the recovery of patients receiving General Anesthesia in our interventional and procedural areas. Clinical Scope & Patient Population In this role, you will provide Phase I recovery care for a mixed level of surgical procedures, including but not limited to:

Vascular Urology & Gynecology Orthopedics Oncology Bariatrics General Surgery Expanded Scope:

Unique to this unit, the PACU team also oversees and manages the recovery of all cases utilizing General Anesthesia originating from the CVIR (Cardiovascular Interventional Radiology) and Endoscopy departments. On-Call Requirements Call is assigned based on a 6-week schedule block . The successful candidate must be able to meet the following response times and coverage requirements (must live within 30 minutes of Hospital):

Weeknight Call:

Frequency:

4-5 shifts per 6-week schedule.

Hours:

21:00 - 07:00 (Overnight coverage window).

Weekend Call:

Frequency:

1 weekend per 6-week schedule.

Hours:

Saturday 07:00 - Monday 07:00 (48-hour continuous coverage window). Key Responsibilities Perform comprehensive post-anesthesia assessments, emphasizing airway management, hemodynamic stability, and pain control. Manage a 10-bed unit flow effectively, prioritizing patient acuity and discharge readiness. Collaborate closely with Anesthesiologists, Surgeons, and Proceduralists (Endo/CVIR) to ensure seamless continuity of care. Administer medications and treatments according to established policies and patient needs. Educate patients and families regarding post-operative care and discharge instructions.

Qualifications Licensure:

Current unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license.

Education:

BSN preferred; ADN required.

Certifications:

BLS (Basic Life Support) required. ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required. PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required. CPAN (Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse) preferred.

Key Requirements:

Experience:

Minimum of two years in an ICU and/or PACU setting.

Clinical Proficiency:

Proven experience with Phase I recovery and continuous patient monitoring.

Technical Expertise:

Mastery of critical titratable drips, including but not limited to: Phenylephrine Norepinephrine Precedex