Acute Registered Nurse - Northeast Surgery Center PACU, Per Diem

Part-time, day shift per diem position in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at our Northeast Surgery Center, providing anesthesia care in an outpatient ambulatory setting.

About the Role

Join a collaborative team delivering seamless care alongside surgical services. Specialized training includes operating room procedures, phase 1 recovery, critical care CORE classes, ACLS, and PALS.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and deliver care for patients in the post-anesthesia recovery phase.
• Assist with procedures and deliver care modalities, including cardioversion, ECT, line insertion, complex dressing/wound care, and care of critically ill patients in the PACU setting.
• Support patient care across all phases: pre-induction, perioperative, intraoperative, and post-anesthesia.
• Coordinate and direct care collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, clinical affiliates, and RNs.
• Ensure quality nursing care in accordance with the New York Nurse Practice Act, National Standards of Practice, Nursing and Clinical Service standards, ASPAN, and ASA.
• Plan, direct, and supervise patient care using the Nursing Process, including direct care provision for patients and families.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and current or eligible licensure in New York State.
• BSN preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of acute clinical, med-surg, or ICU experience preferred.
• Participation in orientation, continuing education, and skill maintenance related to areas of expertise.

Career Growth

• Clinical ladder advancement with experience, staff engagement, and national certification.
• Opportunities for leadership roles such as team leader, preceptor, mentor, or coordinator/management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off.
• 403B retirement plan, education assistance, and onsite fitness center.
• Generous tuition reimbursement and clinical ladder incentives.
• Job share opportunities for flexibility and work-life balance.
• On-campus parking for $6 per pay period.
• Option for daily pay.

Work Environment

• Clinical setting with Class I exposure.
• Medium work: frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Requires ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, squat, and reach.

Pay

Pay range: $38.75 - $54.85 per hour, based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under FLSA will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates.