RN - PACU/Pre-Op - Day/Evening

Location : CHA Everett Hospital


Category : Registered Nurse

Department : PACU PREOP Everett Hospital

Job Type : Full time

Union Name : MNA Everett

Shift : Four 10-hour day/evening shifts
Hours/Week: 40.00
Weekend Requirements: on call on rotation
Holiday Requirements: on call on rotation
On Call Requirements: on call on rotation

External experienced PACU RNs may be eligible for up to $20,000 in bonuses

CHA Perioperative Services consists of Orthopedics, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Urology, Plastics, Podiatry, Vascular and Endoscopy and many other services. Cambridge Health Alliance's experienced Surgery team has performed thousands of procedures at some of Boston's finest teaching hospitals. Today, we have recruited highly-regarded surgeons and provide state-of-the-art care in our operating rooms. The department has grown significantly adding skilled surgeons who bring specialized care to our communities. Our most recent initiatives include Orthopedic Trauma, Robotics, Bariatrics and Spine. All of our Surgeons handle routine cases as well as more complex procedures. Whenever possible, we use minimally invasive techniques to reduce the discomfort and recovery time of surgery. Many procedures can now be done on an outpatient basis with patients going home the same day. These procedures including Endoscopy are performed at Cambridge and Everett hospitals, and outpatient Endoscopy is performed at our Somerville Campus.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

The Peri-anesthesia (PACU) RN is responsible for all aspects of care for perioperative patients in the preoperative phase and immediate post-operative phase through discharge. The peri-anesthesia nurse manages all aspects of nursing care for patients in pre-anesthesia testing, Surgical Day Care and PACU. RN will do pre-admission, pre-op, and PACU nurse duties. Demonstrates an ability to think critically, make confident decisions in a fast-paced clinical environment and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.


Qualifications/Experience:

Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing Current Massachusetts License in good standing


Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred


Current American Heart Association BLS certification required

Current American Heart Association ACLS certification required


Two years current PACU/critical care experience that includes recovery of patients over a continuum of care from general, regional or local anesthesia and moderate sedation preferred


Variable start times; on call obligations required including weekday nights, weekends and holidays


KEYWORDS: PACURN; Recovery RN Nurse; Post-Operative RN Nurse


Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.


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