RN PACU

Job Summary

This position is a registered nurse assignment in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The role involves presurgical admission work, Phase 1 recovery in the PACU immediately post‑op, and Phase 2 recovery & discharge in the outpatient center. Nurses flex in and out of spaces on the same floor depending on patient volumes.

Right in the heart of Grand Rapids, Butterworth Hospital is a nationally recognized, full‑service hospital founded in 1873. It is the flagship facility for Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals and is known for patient quality and safety.

The RN, under the ANA scope of practice, uses the nursing process to provide patient‑family centered care. Responsibilities include assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and discharge of patients. The RN works under the direction of the Nurse Leader according to Corewell Health policies, recognizes the impact of nursing care and patient/family partnerships on outcomes, and develops teaching strategies and documentation in the health record.

• Comprehensive benefits package
• On‑demand pay program powered by Pay Activ
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

• Associate’s degree in Nursing (required)
• Bachelor’s in Nursing within five years (required)
• Michigan Registered Nurse license (required)
• 2+ years of PACU, ICU or ED RN experience (preferred)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA American Heart Association (required, with 90 days)
• AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (required, within six months)

• Location: Butterworth Hospital, 100 Michigan St., Grand Rapids
• Department: Post Anesthesia Care Unit – Butterworth
• Employment Type: Full‑time
• Shift: Night (US)
• Weekly Scheduled
  
  Hours:
  
  36
• Hours of Work: 19:00‑07:30
• Days Worked: W1:
  Monday/Wednesday/Thursday, W2:
  Sunday/Monday/Wednesday
• Weekend Frequency: On‑call weekends

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug‑free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirements if in an on‑site or hybrid workplace category. We remain committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform essential functions, or to enjoy equal benefits due to disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work is vital to the health of our organization.