RN, Registered Nurse - PACU

RN, Registered Nurse - PACU at Mount Carmel Health System

The Pre‑op/PACU department at Mount Carmel St. Ann’s averages about 30 cases per day. Nurses will deliver pre‑surgical and post‑surgical care in a fast‑paced environment, with a nurse‑to‑patient ratio of 1:2 in the PACU and a new patient every hour in pre‑op.

The role supports the standards of the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, providing holistic care and collaborating as part of a teamwork‑focused organization.

Schedule: 0530‑1800 or 0830‑2100 with evening, night, and weekend on‑call requirements.

Employment Type: Full time.

• Provides nursing care, ensures an environment of patient safety, promotes evidence‑based practice and quality initiatives, and exhibits professionalism in nursing practice within the model of the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®.
• Assesses and evaluates patient care for an assigned group of patients, utilizing evidence based practice, and collaborates with patients and families to develop and implement a plan of care that includes physical, spiritual and educational components.
• Accurately communicates pertinent information to appropriate team members in a timely manner, keeping patients/families apprised.
• Documents accurately and completely pertinent assessments, interventions and outcomes for patients in accordance with documentation standards, policies, procedures and/or guidelines.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for care provided and documented by other licensed and unlicensed care givers as appropriate.

• Education:
  
  Graduate from school of nursing.
• Licensure / Certification:
  Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.
• If casual RN: 2 years of experience required.
• New graduate nurses with less than 1 year of clinical experience are subject to participate and will be automatically enrolled in the Nurse Residency Program.

• Mount Carmel Health System recognized by Forbes in 2025 as one of America’s Best State Employers.
• Competitive compensation and benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision with coverage starting on day one.
• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.
• Generous paid time off programs.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement starting on day one.
• RN to BSN tuition 100% paid at Mount Carmel’s College of Nursing.
• Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).
• Employee Referral Rewards program.
• Daily Pay for eligible colleagues.
• Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.

Mount Carmel, a member of Trinity Health, has been a transforming healing presence in Central Ohio for over 135 years, serving over 1.3 million patients each year. Mount Carmel College of Nursing offers large undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral nursing programs. We invite you to join our team where care is provided by all of us, for all of you.

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.