Registered Nurse (RN) PACU On Call Nights

Job Title: RN On Call

Location: RWJUH Rahway Hospital

Department Name: Post Anesth Care Unit

Req #: 0000245887

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $46.90 — $63.09 per hour

Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview: Founded in 1917, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway is a trusted acute care community hospital providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical services. The hospital’s Emergency Department treats more than 32,000 patients annually and is designated as a Primary Stroke Center with 24/7 telemedicine support.

The Rahway campus is also home to Care Connection, a 24-bed licensed subacute rehabilitation unit owned by Alaris Health, and Kindred Hospital New Jersey – Rahway, a 34-bed long-term acute care hospital that specializes in treating medically complex patients requiring extended, specialized care. Patients benefit from a wide range of therapeutic services including physical, occupational, speech, and hearing therapy, as well as cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs designed to support recovery and long-term wellness.

As a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse, you will play an essential role in supporting patients during the critical recovery phase following surgery. Working collaboratively with physicians, anesthesia providers, and the broader care team, you will monitor patient recovery, manage complex conditions, and ensure safe transitions through the post-operative process.

Qualifications:

• Current PACU or critical care nursing experience with recovery experience
• Ability to safely care for ventilated patients
• Ability to admit and discharge ambulatory surgery patients
• Flexibility to support Same-Day Surgery as operational needs require
• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and patient monitoring skills

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Active New Jersey RN License or Multistate RN License with NJ Endorsement
• BLS Certification through the American Heart Association
• ACLS and PALS Certification through the American Heart Association
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Scheduling Requirements:

• On-Call Position
• Night Shift: 7:30 PM – 7:30 AM
• Monday through Friday – Work Only If Called In
• Paid for 36 hours per week
• Weekends Off

Essential Functions: The Registered Nurse (RN) organizes and administers individualized, age-specific nursing care to patients within the assigned unit in support of the overall medical plan of care. The RN practices in accordance with the New Jersey Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics for Nurses, Department of Health regulations, and The Joint Commission (TJC) standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitoring patients during the post-anesthesia recovery phase
• Providing safe and effective care for complex and ventilated patients
• Collaborating with anesthesia providers, physicians, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Participating in patient education and discharge planning
• Supporting quality improvement and performance initiatives within the unit
• Ensuring adherence to patient safety, infection prevention, and clinical care standards

Benefits and Perks: At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.