Registered Nurse RN Pre-op​/PACU

Employment Type

Full time

12 Hour Day Shift

Registered Nurse

Pre‑op/PACU

Chelsea, MI

$35.64 - $49.53 per hour based upon licensed nursing experience plus applicable shift premiums (when working afternoons, overnights and weekends)

• AWARD‑WINNING WORKPLACE! The Chelsea hospital is ranked among Newsweek’s best hospitals in the state of Michigan for 2025! Chelsea Hospital is nationally recognized for both quality of care and patient satisfaction and was named a Fortune/PINC 100 Top Hospital in 2023 and a Top Community Hospital by Becker’s Healthcare Review.
• Join an organization that is committed to the principle that health care is a basic human right and that all Americans should have access to high‑quality, comprehensive health care.
• Competitive compensation, DAILY PAY.
• Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long‑term Disability.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Nurses in the Pre‑op and PACU department care for patients before and after their surgical procedure. In our Operating Room at Chelsea, more than 5,000 inpatient and outpatient surgeries are performed annually in the fields of gynecology, orthopedics, ophthalmology, general surgery, otorhinolaryngology, podiatry, plastic surgery, and spine surgery.

The Registered Nurse provides quality patient‑centered care considering age specific, developmental, cultural and spiritual needs through competent clinical practice and application of the nursing process. They consistently integrate concepts of relationship‑based care into practice and serve as a clinical and educational resource to others on the unit.

Day Shift

Full time benefit eligible (72 hours per pay period – every two weeks)

On call required – must be within 45 minutes of the hospital when on call

• Requires current Michigan Nursing License.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• New hires must have a BSN degree or must agree in writing to obtain their BSN within five years.
• Experience in Prep/PACU and/or critical care preferred.
• Canadian Nurses are encouraged to apply.

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Chelsea Hospital is a 103‑bed, not‑for‑profit hospital established in 1970 leading the way in patient safety and satisfaction. Located in Chelsea, Michigan, Chelsea Hospital is a joint venture between Trinity Health and University of Michigan Health. These two award‑winning health systems bring new services to Chelsea, while sharing resources, best practices and more to drive innovation and a higher level of care.

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person‑centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.