BIDMC PACU Registered Nurse

Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.

Employment Type: Full-Time (Multiple shifts available)

Position Overview: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses to join our Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) team. BIDMC operates two distinct surgical suites, each supported by its own specialized PACU:

OR West PACU (Main / Level I Trauma): A fast-paced, high-acuity 24/7 unit supporting Level I trauma, complex surgical specialties, and emergency interventions.

OR East PACU (Specialized & General Surgery): A growing unit focusing on specialized and general surgical cases, expanding its hours to accommodate late-day surgical coverage and extended recovery volume.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver direct, high-quality post-anesthesia care (Phase I and Phase II recovery) to adult patients emerging from general, regional, or local anesthesia.
• Monitor vital signs, airway management, pain control, and neurological status while managing post-operative complications or emergencies.
• Collaborate closely with anesthesiologists, surgeons, surgical techs, and the broader perioperative care team.
• Educate patients and their families on post-operative care, recovery expectations, and discharge planning.
• Document patient care and clinical assessments accurately in EPIC.

Qualifications:

• Education: BSN required (or actively enrolled in a BSN program).
• Licensure: Active Registered Nurse license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Certifications: BLS and ACLS required upon hire. CPAN or CCRN certification preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 12 years of recent critical care experience in a PACU, ICU, or Emergency Department. Level I Trauma experience preferred for OR West positions.

Why Join BIDMC?

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package through Beth Israel Lahey Health. Collaborative, academic medical center environment focused on clinical excellence and patient safety.

Pay Range: $38.00 - $98.19

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled