Acute Registered Nurse - Northeast Surgery Center PACU, Per Diem

PACU per diem at Northeast Surgery Center, providing anesthesia care in the outpatient ambulatory setting with a focus on seamless collaboration with the surgical services team.

About the role

Specialized training includes operating room procedures, phase 1 recovery, critical care CORE classes, ACLS, and PALS. Nursing staff supports patient care across all phases: pre-induction, perioperative, intraoperative, and post-anesthesia.

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.
• 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.
• Utilize the Nursing Process to plan, direct, and supervise patient care, including direct care provision for patients and families.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, clinical affiliates, and RNs to coordinate and direct care.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off.
• 403B retirement plan, education assistance, and onsite fitness center.
• Option for daily pay and generous tuition reimbursement.
• On-campus parking for $6 per pay period.
• Robust education program, clinical ladder incentives, and career advancement opportunities (e.g., team leader, preceptor, mentor, coordinator/management).
• Job share opportunities for flexibility and work-life balance.
• Support for community programs and outreach.

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.

Work Environment

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