Registered Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care Unit; PACU

Position: Registered Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) - Full-time
City/State
Hampton, VA
Work Shift
Swing Shift
Overview: Generous sign- on bonus $15K and Relocation Assistance for qualified candidates and positions. Sentara Care Plex Hospital located in Hampton, VA is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).
License and Certification

• Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire

Education

• RN-Associate's Degree, or
• RN-Bachelor's Degree, or
• RN-Diploma, or
• RN-Master's Degree

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of Critical Care (ICU) or previous PACU experience required due to the mixed acuity of the patient population.

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.
Schedule (0.9 FTE / 36 hours average per week):

• Day Shift: 8 hours. Shift will be rotating between  and  and .

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.

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.

As a Registered Nurse with Sentara, you can excel in your career. There are many different specialties where you can perform and grow your nursing skills in areas of interest to you. If you desire, there are promotional opportunities into leadership or to advance your level of care in a variety of settings.

This position's primary duties include assessing/admitting patients, rounding checks, giving medications, talking with family members, and being responsible for the overall care of your patients. You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to ensure the best care for our patients. Click to hear Felicia tell us about a day in the life of a Registered Nurse (RN) with Sentara Healthcare.

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2yearsin PACU, ICU, or Emergency
Benefits:
Caring For Your Family and Your Career • Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met Sentara Care Plex…