PACU RN

Pre-Op/Pacu Registered Nurse

We’re seeking a skilled Pre-Op/Pacu Registered Nurse to join our perioperative care team in Greenwich, Connecticut. This is a full-time position (three 13-hour shifts per week) with shifts rotating between 6:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. The role includes rotating between the Pre-Op area and the Ambulatory Setting, with a restricted on-call requirement including occasional weekends (must be able to report within 30 minutes).

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans available from day one
• Wellness programs and generous PTO accruals
• Tax-deferred annuity and 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Free on-site parking and train station shuttle
• Childcare partnership discounts

What You’ll Do:

• Provide comprehensive pre- and post-anesthesia care for patients and their families, collaborating with the entire healthcare team.
• Verify patient identification, required documentation, consents, lab tests, and equipment prior to procedures.
• Deliver patient care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation.
• Administer medications and treatments safely, adhering to patient safety standards.
• Maintain airway and manage respiratory and monitoring equipment, IV lines, drains, and catheters.
• Apply aseptic practices to minimize infection risk.
• Use clinical judgment to respond effectively to emergency situations.
• Document all aspects of patient care clearly and accurately.
• Assist in onboarding and precepting new staff or students.
• Cross-train and rotate within perioperative services as needed.

Qualifications:

• Current Connecticut RN license (BSN preferred)
• BLS and ACLS certification required (PALS within 1 year of hire)
• Perianesthesia certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a hospital or ambulatory surgical center setting (ICU experience preferred)
• Strong communication skills with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to meet on-call requirement and report within 30 minutes