Registered Nurse (Full Time Evening RN) PACU

Job Title: RN

Location: WILLIAMSON STREET

Department Name: Post Anesth Care Unit

Req #: 0000274042

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $48.29 - $67.04 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.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our Registered Nurses play an essential role in providing specialized, compassionate care to patients recovering from surgical procedures and anesthesia. As a Registered Nurse supporting the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at Trinitas Regional Medical Center, you'll combine advanced clinical assessment, critical thinking, and evidence-based nursing practices to ensure patients experience a safe and comfortable transition from anesthesia to recovery. From monitoring vital signs and managing postoperative pain to recognizing potential complications and coordinating care with surgical and anesthesia teams, you'll help promote patient stability, safety, and positive surgical outcomes. This opportunity allows you to apply your clinical expertise in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while making a meaningful difference in each patient's recovery experience.

As a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN), a typical shift may include:

• Providing comprehensive, individualized nursing care to patients recovering from surgical procedures and anesthesia

• Performing advanced postoperative assessments to evaluate respiratory function, cardiovascular stability, neurological status, and overall patient condition

• Monitoring vital signs, oxygenation, circulation, hemostasis, and levels of consciousness throughout the post-anesthesia recovery process

• Maintaining adequate ventilation and airway management while identifying and responding to changes in respiratory status

• Administering prescribed medications and implementing appropriate interventions to manage postoperative pain, nausea, and discomfort

• Recognizing early signs of postoperative complications and initiating timely nursing interventions to promote patient safety and stabilization

• Applying critical thinking and advanced clinical decision-making to prioritize patient needs and respond effectively to changing clinical conditions

• Collaborating with anesthesiologists, surgeons, physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to coordinate postoperative care

• Monitoring patient responses to treatment and evaluating readiness for transfer to another unit or discharge from the recovery area

• Providing patient and family education regarding postoperative recovery, pain management, safety precautions, and ongoing care needs

• Maintaining accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, nursing interventions, treatment responses, and clinical outcomes

• Promoting a safe, supportive, and collaborative nursing environment through effective communication, professional accountability, and adherence to established clinical standards

This role might be for you if:

• Providing specialized nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia and surgical procedures is a meaningful part of your professional interests

• A strong foundation in acute care, telemetry, or critical care nursing supports your ability to recognize and respond to complex patient needs

• Advanced clinical assessment and critical thinking skills allow you to identify subtle changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate interventions

• Monitoring respiratory function, cardiovascular stability, and neurological status is an area of clinical confidence

• Experience managing postoperative pain, administering medications, and evaluating treatment responses contributes to your approach to patient care

• Working in a fast-paced environment where patient conditions and clinical priorities can change quickly aligns with your professional strengths

• Collaboration with anesthesiologists, surgeons, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals is an important part of your nursing practice

• Strong communication and organizational skills help you coordinate patient care and support safe transitions between clinical settings

• Maintaining patient safety, preventing complications, and providing compassionate care during vulnerable stages of recovery are responsibilities you value

• Clinical independence, sound judgment, and effective problem-solving skills guide your approach to complex nursing situations

• A commitment to evidence-based practice, professional development, and continuous improvement supports your approach to nursing excellence

• Supporting a positive, respectful, and collaborative work environment while maintaining accountability for patient outcomes aligns with your professional values

To be considered for this Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse opportunity, you must possess an active Registered Nurse (RN) license and current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification. Candidates must have a minimum of two years of telemetry nursing experience in an acute care setting or at least one year of critical care experience in a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Emergency Room (ER), or Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Two or more years of current PACU, ER, or ICU experience is preferred. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is required, or candidates must be eligible to obtain certification within three months of hire. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is also required, or candidates must be eligible to obtain certification within three to six months of hire. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong postoperative assessment, airway management, cardiovascular monitoring, pain management, clinical decision-making, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills. Candidates should possess sound clinical judgment, effective communication, critical thinking, organizational abilities, and the ability to independently manage patients recovering from anesthesia while recognizing and responding to potential complications. A commitment to patient safety, professional accountability, compassionate care, and continuous clinical development is essential. This is a full-time, hourly, evening shift opportunity supporting the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at Trinitas Regional Medical Center, part of RWJBarnabas Health.