Registered Nurse- PACU- Full Time (36 hrs/week)

About the Role

The PACU provides an excellent setting for post‑operative and post‑procedural care. Patients benefit from the latest technology and an expert team of professional nurses and physicians who provide personalized care to meet individual needs. The staff offers pre‑operative assessment and education, intra‑operative support services, operative/procedural care, and post‑operative/post‑procedural care in a safe and caring environment tailored to each patient.

A PACU RN provides care for patients recovering from anesthesia after surgical procedures. The RN is responsible for monitoring and assessing vital signs, managing pain relief medications, administering intravenous fluids, and providing emotional support to family members during recovery. The RN also communicates with physicians regarding any changes in the patient’s condition and may educate the patient’s family about post‑operative care. The role requires the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment while monitoring multiple patients and taking appropriate action when needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patients receive optimal postoperative care through monitoring vital signs and conducting assessments.
• Provide comfort measures to promote patient comfort during recovery from anesthesia.
• Administer medications, pain relief, and IV fluids as prescribed by the physician.
• Educate patients on their recovery progress and answer any questions they may have.
• Assist with discharge planning to ensure a smooth transition back home.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to deliver the best possible postoperative care.
• Document patients’ postoperative care in medical records accurately and completely.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• New Hampshire Registered Nurse or Compact State Registered Nurse license.
• Ability to obtain BLS qualification during orientation and maintain it during employment.
• ACLS certification preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting the 1st of the month following your start date.
• Accrued earned time off.
• 403(b) plan with matching (fully vested) and discretionary annual core contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $4,000 per year for full‑time coded employees working over 30 hours/week.
• Sign‑on bonus (eligible for full‑time positions).
• Nursing student loan paydown program up to $20,000.
• Miscellaneous benefits: pet insurance, legal services, vendor discounts.

Schedule

(4) 9‑hour shifts with a 9 AM or 10 AM start time.