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RN - PACU - Part Time - Days

Find your calling at Mercy! Overview: Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards. Position Details: Additional Job Description Mercy Hospital Washington Department/Positions: RN PACU Status: Part Time (24hrs/wk) Shift : Days - 3 days a week /8 hour day *MUST have PACU or ICU recent experience within the last 2 years Incentives: Stay Premium Program- up to $8/hour based on years of Mercy service Education Assistance Tuition Reimbursement $2,000 per year Day-One comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance PTO/Vacation Time Employer-Matched Retirement Funds Shift Differentials Overview: The Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) and Post-Anesthesia Care Units (PACU) deliver services to multiple surgical specialties in a hospital-based facility and outpatient surgery center. We are a high-energy unit which provides care for patients during the peri-operative process. We have an exceptional unit highlighted by teamwork and dedication. We have a wide variety of patients, entailing a mix of inpatient and outpatient procedures. This diverse nature provides many educational opportunities for all coworkers. Our environment collaboratively engages process improvements for the betterment of our patients, co-workers, and community. ASC/PACU has excellent teamwork in a diverse setting. Floating between two facilities helps to diversify our skills in peri-operative care. There is a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care and procedures performed. Our schedule allows for a well-balanced family and work-life. Qualifications: Education : Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program Licensure : Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining, a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements. Experience: MUST have PACU or ICU recent experience within the last 2 years Physical requirements/demands : Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis. Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift. Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties Certifications : BLS (Basic Life Support) or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire Other unit specific certifications as required or acquisition of certification within department required timeframe. Why Mercy? From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period. Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

PACU

Full-time

1 week ago

REGISTERED NURSE: University Hospital ( PACU )

Michigan Medicine Ann Arbor, MI

UW Medicine Seattle, WA

$45.59 - $83.64 / hour

Job Description $10,000 Sign-On Bonus to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine UW Medical Center - Montlake has an outstanding opportunity for a FULL-TIME DAY SHIFTS, REGISTERED NURSE in the PACU DEPARTMENT. WORK SCHEDULE Full Time Day Shifts Ten Hour Shifts Primary Job Responsibilites The Registered Nurse is a licensed practitioner who uses the nursing process to provide patient care. This includes exercising independent nursing judgment in managing the care of patients with complex health problem(s) and collaborating with patient, family and other healthcare providers/disciplines to optimize the patient’s return to health and promote independence in self-care. Supervises and coordinates the work of ancillary healthcare personnel. Requirements Current unrestricted WA license One year of ICU or ED/ER experience or prior PACU, Phase I and Phase 2 ACLS and PALS required L-RN | REGISTERED NURSE LICENSE - WA State About Uw Medical Center-montlake UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances. The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit’s light rail station across the street. Excellence. Exploration. Education. About Uw Medicine – Where Your Impact Goes Further UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals. All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. Compensation, Benefits And Position Details Pay Range Minimum: $45.59 hourly Pay Range Maximum $83.64 hourly Other Compensation $10,000 Sign On Bonus $5.00/hr night shift $4.00/hr weekend shift $3.00/hr evening shift $1.00/hr BSN Premium $1.25/hr Nursing Certification Benefits For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/ Shift First Shift (United States of America) Temporary or Regular? This is a regular position FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) 100.00% Union/Bargaining Unit WSNA UWMC Montlake About The UW Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. Our Commitment The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu. Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient, Cardiac Cath Prep and Recovery, FT, Days

Prisma Health Columbia, SC

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Provides clinical direction for all aspects of patient care in an outpatient setting. Demonstrates clinical competency utilizing evidence-based practices/research in all areas of the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and outcomes. Incorporates knowledge of safety protocols, cost containment and quality improvement throughout the nursing process. Identifies patient, unit, and organizational priorities and incorporates into the nursing process. Adheres to all compliance and policy and procedure requirements of the organization including, but not limited to licensure renewal, assigned training, employee health screenings, time and attendance policy, dress code policy, patient confidentiality, infection control, medication administration. Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory agency requirements (JCAHO, DHEC). Provides care within the scope of the SC Nursing Practice Act. The outpatient setting usually does not require staff to be scheduled for a significant amount of shift, weekend, holiday, and on-call work. Bonus Eligible This position is eligible for a $7,500 sign-on bonus. Follow this link for details. Prisma Health Heart and Vascular Institute Cath Lab Prep and Recovery Prisma Health Heart and Vascular Institute is South Carolina’s first comprehensive, freestanding hospital dedicated solely to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular disease. Open to all doctors and patients, our continuum of care begins with disease prevention and management and extends to emergency services and procedures, with diagnosis, surgery, and rehabilitation, all performed in beautiful surroundings of our hospital. The Cath Lab Prep and Recovery area is a 30-bay pre-procedure and post procedure care unit that preops and recovers cardiac catheterization, structural heart, and electrophysiology patients. This unit performs transesophageal echocardiograms, tilt table test, cardioversions, loop implants and explants. Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Collects data and completes nursing assessment utilizing appropriate area and/or age specific standards/policies and tools. Completes appropriate forms. Assesses and recognizes subtle or actual changes in patients' status and patient response to intervention. Identifies nursing priorities for patient plan of care based on nursing assessment (and other data as appropriate). Validates these priorities with healthcare team members and documents appropriately. Develops an individual plan of care based on the age and assessed needs of the patient. Develops the plan in collaboration with the patient and/or family, the physician, and other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. Updates the plan based on changes in the patient's condition and communicates changes in the plan to other members of the team. Identifies realistic and measurable goals and outcomes to be attained prior to discharge. Validates these with the patient and/or family. Demonstrates respect for the patient's/family's cultural, spiritual, and belief system in planning for care. Includes planning for discharge to assure continuity of care and a smooth transition post discharge from one level of care to another (to include appropriate referrals). Provides direct care to assigned patients consistent with the established nursing plan. Performs specific tasks based on organizational, departmental and/or unit policies and procedures within the RN scope of practice. Delegates nursing tasks as appropriate to members of the healthcare team, developing written assignments (if appropriate) and ensures completion of assigned tasks. Monitors quality of care delivered on a continual basis; ensures appropriate surveillance of assigned patients. Provides care based on patient and unit priorities, coordinating and organizing tasks as appropriate, utilizing known resources internal and external to the unit. Incorporates cost containment principles into nursing care. Assumes responsibility for patient safety by maintaining a safe environment to include awareness of safety procedures, protocols and adherence to patient care standards. Utilizes appropriate technology in daily practice. Utilizes performance indicators to collect data, monitor quality and effectiveness while providing nursing care. Completes assigned hospital/unit performance improvement monitoring (audits). Evaluates nursing plan of care for effectiveness and determines progress toward expected outcomes. Revises diagnosis, outcomes and plan of care based on evaluation of data. Reports changes in patient status and refers unresolved problems to appropriate health team members. Discusses outcomes with peers via shift-to-shift report and with other healthcare team members as appropriate. Evaluates opportunities for quality improvement and based upon evaluation, incorporates PI recommendation into nursing plan of care as appropriate. Identifies/assesses patient/family learning needs and teaches accordingly by using language and terminology that the patient/family is familiar with providing examples to clarify ideas, implementing and evaluating teaching plan (encourages patient/family, involvement/participation) Communicates the patient/family's need for education/teaching to others in the healthcare continuum. Evaluates own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standard guidelines, state statutes, family policies, procedures, rules and regulations and current specific knowledge. Maintains competency through education and professional activities. Reflects on identified areas of strength that offer opportunity for improvement. Performs other duties as assigned. Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive. Minimum Requirements Education - Associate degree in Nursing. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred. Experience - One (1) year experience as a registered nurse. In Lieu Of In lieu of 1 year of registered nurse experience, will accept successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program or successful completion of a comparable residency from another organization. In lieu of 1 year of registered nurse experience, will accept 1 year of licensed practical nurse (LPN) experience. Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses Holds a current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State or is licensed to practice as an RN in the state the team member is working. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Basic computer skills Mathematical skills Working knowledge of Patient Equip (vitals, suction, defib) Work Shift Day (United States of America) Location Richland Facility 1510 Richland Hospital Department 15106252 Cardiac Cath Prep & Recovery Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.

PACU

Per Diem

1 week ago

Registered Nurse PACU PRN

HCA Healthcare Jacksonville, FL

As the nation’s largest private employer of Registered Nurses, we’re honored by the trust of over 100,000 nurses and committed to supporting safe, high-quality care for which they can practice. That’s why more than 80% of our hospitals earn an A or B Leapfrog safety grade, rank in the top 5% nationally for patient outcomes through Health Grades , or are recognized as Magnet or Pathway to Excellence facilities. Join us! Job Summary and Qualifications As a PACU Registered Nurse, you will play a critical role in the immediate post-operative care of surgical patients. Your responsibilities will include managing airway support, closely monitoring neurological and cardiac status, and responding promptly to any complications or side effects. You will provide initial wound care to the patients’ surgical site and ensure patient stability during recovery. You will collaborate with the surgical and anesthesia team. This role includes on-call availability during select non-business hours which will be discussed in the interview. Position Details: Self/Preferential Scheduling posted four weeks in advance Supportive, visible leadership that promotes a collaborative, respectful team culture where nurses are empowered to ask questions, seek help, and provide valuable input Staffing Support from Certified Nurse Assistance, Patient Care Techs, Charge Nurses, and an RN float pool internal to HCA Healthcare that is available as a staffing resource as needed Rounding with unit leaders, including charge nurses, to ensure your voice is heard on suggestions for patient care What you will do in this role: Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team – consisting of the provider(s), therapy, and more. Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment and follow-up measures What qualifications you will need: Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date (RN) Registered Nurse Associate Degree, or Registered Nurse Diploma, or Bachelors Degree No Travel Required 2 years experience Required Years of Experience Benefits HCA Florida Memorial Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. "There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder Memorial Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1969, giving patients access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than 50 years of pioneering healthcare, our 450+ bed hospital is one of the regions leading acute care facilities. We offer a range of services for our patients, including 24-hour emergency care at three different locations and a Level II trauma center . Other specialized programs include our accredited Chest Pain Center, certified Stroke Center, Heart Center, Bone and Joint Center, maternity center and much more. Memorial has received the Gold Seal of Approval for Primary Stroke Centers and is sepsis-certified by the Joint Commission. At Memorial Hospital, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our Jacksonville community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. Be a part of an organization that leverages our size to make a real impact in our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Registered Nurse PACU PRN opening. Submit your application today and help advance the practice of nursing. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

PACU

Full-time

1 week ago

JOIN OUR TEAM!!! Are you looking to be one of the team? To be part of the family and not just another number? Are you looking for a positive work environment where teamwork and diversity are key? We value your contributions. Every role in our hospital has an impact on each of our patients. We work hard to make sure our employees love their work here. Many have been with us from the very beginning. Because we’re physician-owned, we understand the value of having a well-trained, well-resourced staff. When it comes to procedural healthcare, experience matters. Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital is committed to providing better outcomes for our employees! Great Benefits – Medical, Vision, Dental, PTO & 401K Individually Tailored 6-12 Week Orientation Opportunities for Advancement Career Ladder for RNs, LVNs, & CSTs Consumer discounts through Perks Family Atmosphere Opportunity for Multi-Unit Training Free CEUs through Cornerstone, our online training system We are looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse like you to join our Lubbock Heart team. What You Will do in this Role: Assess the physical, biophysical and health education needs of adolescent, adult, and geriatric acute care patients. Gather pertinent patient care data using all available resources. Establish a nursing plan of care, including pertinent measurable short and long-term goals for adolescents, adult and geriatric acute care patients. Prepare a plan for discharge and follow-up appropriate to both patient and family needs. Participate with the responsible supervisor to develop monthly staffing plan. Implement interventions appropriate to the age-specific needs of adolescent, adult and geriatric acute care patients. Safely and accurately administer medications commonly used in acute care nursing units. Provide patient and family education for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients and their family/caregivers. Provide appropriate and safe interventions in emergency situations commonly experienced by acute care patients. Perform basic patient care procedures for adolescents, adult and geriatric acute care patients, as required by the specific nursing unit. Communicate with members of the health care team and other appropriate parties as necessary in the delivery of care. Document nursing care to maintain an accurate and legal medical record. Operate specialized equipment included in the acute care unit equipment checklist. Assist in maintaining a safe environment for patients. Manage the care of patients undergoing procedures requiring analgesia, sedation and anesthesia. May participate on department and hospital committees; and provide in-service training to hospital staff. Attend meetings as required Utilize special knowledge of age-specific differences in acute care patients to recognize changes in patient status. Actively participate on appropriate committees and QA/PI activities. Follow OSHA and other standards for protection against blood borne pathogens Serve as relief Charge Nurse as needed or instructed by Nursing Director What Qualifications You Will Need: Graduate of an approved school of nursing or Board Eligible Graduate Nurse. Currently licensed in the state of Texas. BSN preferred. BCLS and ACLS required. Your Shift: PRN LHSH Incentives Flexible Scheduling No mandatory overtime Career Ladder Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital specializes in the care of cardiac, orthopedic, nephrology, urology, and general medical patients. We are also a highly active inpatient center mainly centered on surgical procedures that include cardiothoracic, orthopedic, urology, and general surgery. We have a 24-hour Emergency Department with 5 fully equipped ED rooms, 4 fully operating OR rooms, 4 cardiac catherization labs with 1 electrophysiology room, 11-day surgery rooms, 58 acute care beds spread over three units, and 16 cardiac critical care rooms. We pride ourselves on giving the best overall care possible to our patients and on our family style atmosphere that includes everyone: patients and their families, physicians, and our employees.

PACU

Per Diem

1 week ago

RN PACU/SDS Recovery PRN

Surgery Partners North Logan, UT

Job Title : RN - PACU/SDS/Recovery Essential Functions : Assists in provision of nursing care to patients in a same day surgery setting. Assumes total responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician’s orders and centers policies. Monitors and controls use of and charging for supplies utilized in the center. Supervision Received : Supervisor of Clinical Services Education/ Experience : Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current Registered Nurse License Current American Heart Assn. BLS and ACLS, PALS certifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Assesses, develops and implements total nursing care for post-operative patients Records and reports to appropriate persons all symptoms, reactions abnormalities and changes in the physical and/or mental conditions of the post-operative patients Administers medications and treatments ordered by the physicians Care and discharge post-operative patients according to facility policies Able to accurately assess needs for pain and /or nausea medication An order always precedes the administration of medication Intended actions and side effects are known Medications are documented Maintains patient and employee privacy and confidential information Provides psychological support to patients and/or families Maintains rapport with physicians and other departments providing care for the patients, (i.e.: home x-ray, outside radiology) Admits patients to sit-up area Performs routine charging of medications and supplies Accurately checks charge sheets for supplies used on patients Functions independently in emergency situation Able to make logical quick decisions based on sound judgment Maintains competence through continuing education Meets requirements for CEU re-licensure Assists in orientation of new employees with factual information regarding current departmental policies Acts as a resource for new employees Maintains supplies and cleanliness in the work environment Physical Demands : Standing: 66-100% Sitting: 0-33% Walking: 66-100% Lifting: 0-50lbs. as needed Carrying: 0-25lbs. as needed Pushing: 0-400lbs. on wheels with assistance as needed Climbing: 1-5 flights of stairs as necessary Pulling: As necessary while providing patient care Bending: Proper bending necessary to pick things off the floor Squatting: As necessary while providing care Rotating: Shoulders as necessary Kneeling: If necessary while providing patient care Reaching: overhead while providing patient care General comments: Visual and hearing senses must be adequate to provide patient care. Environmental Conditions : Inside 95-100% Outside 0-5% Temperature 30F-115F Fumes: Occasional Dust: Occasional Gases: None Odors: Occasional Mist: Occasional Radiation: Occasional Noise or Vibrations: Biomedical equipment, needles, sharps, copy machine, phones, latex, disinfectants, etc. Hazards: Occasional contact with communicable disease, electrical equipment, etc. Personal Protective Equipment: Provided (gowns, gloves, masks, head cover). Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization. This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

Charge Nurse- Inpatient PACU

Grady Health System Atlanta, GA

Whatever the role, everyone at Grady is part of something bigger. Choosing a career at Grady is choosing to be part of a legacy of service and commitment to our communities. If you want to make a difference, we want to hear from you. Job Summary The Charge Nurse reports to the Clinical Staff Manager, and plans, directs, and evaluates the overall nursing care and functions in a particular nursing unit or during an assigned shift. Coordinates the activities of the unit and directs, organizes, and assigns work to the nursing staff. Assesses, monitors, and educates the nursing staff on patient care. The Charge Nurse delegates, coordinates and readjusts patient assignments. Consistent with the direction from the Clinical Staff Manager, works to enhance the throughput, quality and customer service in his/her area. Institutes emergency procedures as necessary. Core Competencies These competencies reflect the values and behaviors expected of all Grady team members, regardless of role. They ensure that every employee contributes to safe, high-quality care, positive patient experience, and a collaborative work environment. Patient-Centered Care – Demonstrates a commitment to delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality care that prioritizes the well-being and satisfaction of patients and their families. Integrity & Accountability – Acts ethically, maintains confidentiality, and accepts responsibility for actions, decisions, and outcomes. Collaboration & Teamwork – Builds positive relationships, works effectively across departments, and supports colleagues to achieve shared goals. Communication – Communicates clearly, respectfully, and effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and leadership. Respect & Inclusion – Creates an inclusive environment by valuing diversity, treating others with dignity, and ensuring equitable care and opportunities for all. Quality & Safety – Adheres to best practices, regulatory standards, and policies to ensure safe, reliable, and high-quality outcomes. Adaptability & Resilience – Responds effectively to change, remains flexible in dynamic situations, and demonstrates resilience under pressure. Continuous Improvement – Seeks opportunities to improve processes, skills, and outcomes through innovation, learning, and feedback. Leadership & Professionalism – Inspires, guides, and develops individuals and teams while modeling professionalism, fairness, and transparency. Employee Experience Focus – Champions a supportive and engaging employee journey that enables staff to thrive and, in turn, deliver exceptional patient care. Grady Total Rewards Benefits At Grady, we believe in supporting the health, well-being, and growth of every team member. Our Total Rewards package is designed to provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits that make a difference in your life and career, including: Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage. Financial Security: Retirement savings plans with employer contributions, life insurance, and disability coverage. Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, holidays, and family leave benefits. Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement, professional development programs, and opportunities for advancement. Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and discounts on services. Grady’s Total Rewards are designed to ensure our employees feel valued, supported, and empowered, both at work and beyond. Why Join Grady? Grady Health System is more than a hospital — we are a vital part of Atlanta and the surrounding communities. For over 125 years, Grady has been committed to providing exceptional care, advancing health equity, and making a difference in the lives of those we serve. When you join Grady, you become part of a team that values excellence, compassion, innovation, and collaboration. Here, every role matters. Whether you provide direct patient care, support our operations, or lead teams, you play an important part in fulfilling our mission. We offer opportunities to learn, grow, and build a meaningful career in an environment where your contributions are recognized and valued. At Grady, we don’t just work, we make an impact. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Grady Health System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workforce where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Grady is dedicated to creating an accessible work environment and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equitable opportunities for success.

PACU RN Jobs: Overview

The post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) is a busy place, due in part to the 310 million major surgeries performed globally each year. If you’re looking for PACU RN jobs, we can help you find ones that are a great fit, whether you’re seeking full-time, part-time, contract, temporary, or per diem RN jobs. PACU professionals can also search for related roles such as PCU RN jobs or med-surg RN jobs.

Education and Skills for RN PACU Jobs

The steps to become a PACU RN start with education. You can pursue either an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program. Next, you must pass the NCLEX-RN exam to be licensed to practice as a registered nurse. Additionally, you may be required to have the following certifications for registered nurse PACU jobs:

Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA)
Certified Post-Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN)

For more insight into what might be required of candidates, take a look at our sample PACU RN job description.

Resume and Cover Letter for RN Jobs: PACU

A strong PACU nurse resume can help you stand out from a sea of qualified applicants. Review a job posting and note which job responsibilities are emphasized. For example, if a posting says the nurse’s primary duty will be caring for patients requiring hemodynamic monitoring, be sure to use that phrase in your resume to point to your relevant experience.

Then, use your PACU nurse cover letter to talk about any experience you have treating patients who have undergone cardiac procedures such as angiograms, angioplasties, or pacemaker/ICD placement. This helps reinforce that your skills align with what’s required on the job.

Interviewing for a PACU RN Job

Making a positive impression during a job interview can go a long way in helping you secure a job offer. That’s why it’s important to prepare in advance. Need some help with that? Take a look at our common PACU nurse interview questions and answers. You’ll learn practical ways to tackle questions about your strengths and weaknesses, career goals, and more.

Salary for RN PACU Jobs

The average salary for a PACU RN is around $97,000 per year. Your pay can depend on a number of factors including your level of education, years of experience, location, and facility type. These states have some of the highest annual average salaries for RNs:

To get a better idea of PACU nurse salary expectations in your area, check out some of the current jobs on IntelyCare.

Explore PACU RN Jobs on IntelyCare

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