Clinical Supervisor RN PACU PreOp Night; x
Listed on 2026-02-03
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Nursing
ICU Nurse, Surgical Assistant, Healthcare Nursing, Emergency Medicine
Clinical Supervisor RN PACU Pre Op Full Time Night (4x10hrs) at The George Washington University Hospital summary:
Experienced RN to lead and supervise nursing staff across Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and Pre-Operative (Pre-Op) areas on a full-time night 4x10 schedule. Responsibilities include overseeing patient flow and staffing, mentoring and orienting staff, ensuring compliance with anesthesia recovery and safety protocols, and coordinating with surgical and anesthesia teams to improve quality metrics. Requires BSN, active RN license (or eligibility) in DC, BLS/ACLS, 2+ years PACU/perioperative experience;
CPAN/CAPA and leadership experience preferred.
Unit Overview
Our PACU and Pre-Op units prepare patients for and support their recovery from a wide range of surgical procedures. Nurses here provide critical care during both the pre- and post-anesthesia phases in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment.
Position Summary
This role leads the nursing team across both Pre-Op and PACU to ensure safe, efficient patient throughput, excellent clinical outcomes, and a supportive work environment.
Main Tasks
• Oversee patient flow and staffing assignments across PACU and Pre-Op
• Mentor staff and provide real-time clinical support
• Ensure compliance with safety and anesthesia recovery protocols
• Support orientation and training of new hires
• Serve as liaison between surgical services, anesthesia, and nursing
• Contribute to department metrics and quality improvements
Benefits Summary
• Competitive salary with shift differentials
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching
• Tuition reimbursement and leadership development programs
• Generous paid leave and wellness benefits
About GW Hospital
The George Washington University Hospital is a 395-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC. Featuring a Level I Trauma Center and a Level III NICU, GW Hospital offers clinical expertise in a variety of areas, including cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, women’s health, and advanced surgery, including robotic and minimally invasive surgery. The mission of GW Hospital is to provide the highest quality health care, advanced medical technology, and world-class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research.
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Required:
- BSN required
- RN license in DC or eligibility
- BLS and ACLS (AHA)
- 2+ years in PACU or perioperative nursing
Preferred:
- CPAN or CAPA certification
- Leadership experience in a surgical setting
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
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