Registered Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Overview Generous sign-on bonus $15K and Relocation Assistance for qualified candidates and positions. Sentara CarePlex Hospital located in Hampton, VA is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). Status: Full-Time (0.9 FTE) Shift: Mid/Evenings (Multiple Schedule Options Available) Call Requirements: Yes (Rotating 6-week schedule) Position Summary We are seeking a skilled and dynamic Registered Nurse to join our 10-bed Post Anesthesia Care Unit. Our PACU team provides critical recovery care for a diverse mix of surgical acuity, ensuring patient safety and comfort during the immediate post-operative phase. This position is ideal for a clinician who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys a wide variety of cases. In addition to main OR recoveries, this role holds a unique scope of responsibility, overseeing the recovery of patients receiving General Anesthesia in our interventional and procedural areas. Clinical Scope & Patient Population In this role, you will provide Phase I recovery care for a mixed level of surgical procedures, including but not limited to: Vascular Urology & Gynecology Orthopedics Oncology Bariatrics General Surgery Expanded Scope: Unique to this unit, the PACU team also oversees and manages the recovery of all cases utilizing General Anesthesia originating from the CVIR (Cardiovascular Interventional Radiology) and Endoscopy departments. On-Call Requirements Call is assigned based on a 6-week schedule block . The successful candidate must be able to meet the following response times and coverage requirements (must live within 30 minutes of Hospital): Weeknight Call: Frequency: 4–5 shifts per 6-week schedule. Hours: 21:00 – 07:00 (Overnight coverage window). Weekend Call: Frequency: 1 weekend per 6-week schedule. Hours: Saturday 07:00 – Monday 07:00 (48-hour continuous coverage window). Key Responsibilities Perform comprehensive post-anesthesia assessments, emphasizing airway management, hemodynamic stability, and pain control. Manage a 10-bed unit flow effectively, prioritizing patient acuity and discharge readiness. Collaborate closely with Anesthesiologists, Surgeons, and Proceduralists (Endo/CVIR) to ensure seamless continuity of care. Administer medications and treatments according to established policies and patient needs. Educate patients and families regarding post-operative care and discharge instructions. Qualifications Licensure: Current unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license. Education: BSN preferred; ADN required. Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support) required. ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required. PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required Experience: Minimum 1 year of Critical Care (ICU) or previous PACU experience required due to the mixed acuity of the patient population. Why Join Us? Variety: No two days are the same; gain experience across multiple specialties from Bariatrics to Interventional Radiology. Team Environment: Work in a tight-knit, collaborative 10-bed unit where your skills make a direct impact. #J-18808-Ljbffr