PACU RN

PACU Registered Nurse at Johnston Willis Hospital

You're a Registered Nurse who knows that the first minutes a patient spends waking up from surgery set the tone for their entire recovery. That's what this PACU role is about. Every shift, you'll manage airway support, monitor neurological and cardiac status, and respond the second a complication surfaces. You'll provide initial wound care to surgical sites and ensure patients are stable before they leave your care. And you'll do it alongside a team that has your back.

The unit runs Self/Preferential Scheduling posted four weeks out. Leadership is visible and supportive, and the culture's built on collaboration and respect. Nurses here are free to ask questions, seek help, and offer input without hesitation. You'll have Certified Nurse Assistants, Patient Care Techs, Charge Nurses, and an internal RN float pool backing you up. Leaders round with charge nurses regularly, so your voice gets heard on patient care decisions.

This role includes on call availability during select non business hours. You'll discuss the specifics in your interview.

What you'll do

• Deliver patient centered care while working with evidence based practices and continuous improvement initiatives
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team that includes providers, therapists, and other clinical staff
• Apply the nursing process, critical thinking, scientific judgment, and technical skills to independently deliver safe nursing care
• Assess patient condition consistently throughout your shift, document changes thoroughly, and record the care you've provided
• Educate patients and their families about medical conditions, treatment, and follow up measures

What you'll need

• An active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• A Registered Nurse Diploma
• At least 1 year of previous PACU experience
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, obtained within 30 days of your start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification, obtained within 30 days of your start date
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification, obtained within 30 days of your start date

Benefits at Johnston Willis Hospital

The total rewards package supports your health, life, career, and retirement. Some highlights:

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage, plus behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support that includes free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work through paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
• A 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), plus an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Fertility and family building benefits, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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