Registered Nurse PACU

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Sentara Care Plex 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)

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.

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

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.

Candidates may select the shift track that best fits their lifestyle (0.9 FTE / 36 hours average per week):

• Option A (9-Day Fortnight):
  • Hours:13:00 – 21:30
  • Structure:Work 9 shifts per two-week pay period (One structured day off).
• Option B (4-Day Work Week):
  • Hours:12:00 – 21:30
  • Structure:Work 8 shifts per two-week pay period (Two structured days off).

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).

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.