Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN) in Andover, CT

Location: 79 Jefferson St HH Bliss Wing (10064)

Shift Details: 36 hours a week with rotational shifts

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At Hartford HealthCare, over 40,000 colleagues come together daily, united by a shared commitment to provide exceptional care. We invite you to become a part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.

Hartford Hospital, one of New England's largest and most acclaimed teaching hospitals, is a Level 1 Trauma Center known for providing leading-edge treatments. With the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI)—one of the world's most advanced medical simulation training centers—our community relies on us for specialized care when other hospitals cannot meet their needs.

Job Description:

We seek dedicated RNs to join our team in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), where you will recover patients from various anesthesia types and manage their postoperative care. Our 28-bed PACU serves diverse surgical specialties, including general surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedic, vascular, cardiac procedures, and more. With patient intake from over 40 operating rooms, we operate 24/7 in a dynamic environment.

We prefer candidates with ICU experience, but will also consider those with ED, Step-down, or floor-level experience individually. ACLS certification is essential for external candidates due to the nature of patients we care for, including those from ICU and step-down settings. Our nurse-to-patient ratio is 2:1, ensuring high-quality care and a supportive environment.

We value positivity, open-mindedness, and a can-do attitude in our team members.

Qualifications:
• Current Connecticut RN License
• Graduate of an accredited nursing school
• ICU experience preferred
• BSN preferred
• BLS certification by the American Heart Association required prior to hire
• ACLS certification required for external candidates

At Hartford HealthCare, we are committed to the growth and development of our employees. With multiple locations statewide, we offer great opportunities for career advancement, alongside a competitive benefits program that fosters work-life balance. Every moment counts—this is your moment.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, we do not discriminate in our employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.