Registered Nurse (RN) - Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Location: 79 Jefferson St HH Bliss Wing, New York, NY 10064

Shift: 2nd shift, 5:00 PM – 1:30 AM

About the Role

Join Hartford HealthCare, where every moment matters. As part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network, Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center offering cutting-edge treatment, supported by the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most advanced medical simulation training centers globally.

This position involves recovering patients from anesthesia and managing postoperative care, including recovery from general anesthesia, regional anesthesia, and IV sedation. You will work in a fast-paced 28-bed PACU, serving a diverse range of surgical specialties such as general surgery, urology, gynecology, neurosurgery (including spine), plastic surgery, thoracic and vascular surgery, cardiac procedures (TAVR), bariatric surgery, colorectal surgery, ENT, and OMF surgery. Additionally, you will manage the recovery of GI advanced procedure patients and outpatient colonoscopy and endoscopy patients. The unit receives patients from 40+ operating rooms and operates 24/7.

Responsibilities

• Recover patients from anesthesia, including general, regional, and IV sedation.
• Manage postoperative care for a variety of surgical services.
• Provide care for ICU and step-down patients as needed.
• Work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with a 2:1 nurse-to-patient ratio.

Requirements

• Current Connecticut RN License.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• ICU experience preferred; ED, step-down, or floor-level experience considered on an individual basis.
• BSN preferred.
• BLS certification by the American Heart Association (required prior to hire).
• ACLS certification required for external candidates.

Skills

• Positive outlook and “can-do” attitude.
• Open-minded and adaptable to a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Hartford HealthCare offers a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance, along with exciting opportunities for career development and growth across multiple locations.