Registered Nurse (RN) PACU Newark Full-Time/Flex in Bear, DE
Job Description
PACU - Post Anesthesia RN II
Shift Requirements: Full-time/Flex 36 hours weekly.
Flexible to work all shifts - Day/Evening/ Midnight Shift hours. Predominant shift will be 12-hour shifts. Weekends, Holidays, and On Call shifts – per the department guidelines.
Christiana Hospital & Wilmington Hospital) and the only Level I trauma service on the East Coast corridor between Philadelphia & Baltimore, has been honored repeatedly as "One of America’s Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report.
Highlights
Three-time Recognized as Magnet Status Hospital.
Growth Opportunities defined by our Clinical Ladder.
Generous PTO, Competitive pay with shift differentials & Robust Benefits Package.
Christiana Hospital is currently recruiting for PACU RN. The position will include all areas such as Prep and Recovery for surgery in a fast-paced and constantly evolving hospital environment. In addition, the candidate will possess the skills related to hemodynamic monitoring and support for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, (e.g. Pacemakers, A lines etc.), pain management (e.g., PCA, epidural), to Vascular Access Device management, cardiac monitoring, and airway management.
Principal duties and responsibilities:
Demonstrates skills and knowledge vital to provide peri-operative care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, including special needs.
Proficient in acquiring and interpreting medical information and to identify patient needs in order to provide the care vital to safely proceed with surgery. Assists anesthesia with the administration of nerve blocks, and provide moderate sedation.
Prep and recover patients receiving general, MAC, moderate sedation, and local anesthesia.
Identifies actual and potential problems for which the patient is at risk.
Administers IV/PO medications in a safe and effective manner, and assesses response to interventions.
Communicates and collaborates with the perianesthesia care team in a timely manner to provide a smooth, organized, and efficient flow of patients.
Delegates duties and tasks to other nursing staff, techs, and clerks after assessment of capability and scope of responsibilities.
Requirements:
• BSN Preferred
• Commitment to obtaining BSN within three years of date of hire can be considered with relevant experience.
• Applicants should possess a minimum of two years' experience in critical care or step-down units, with preference given to those with ICU experience.
• Additionally, adaptability to a high patient volume during the day, typical of a level-one trauma hospital, is essential.
• BLS required
• ACLS required.
• PALS preferred – required to acquire within 6 months.
• TNCC preferred - required to acquire within 6 months.
Hourly Pay Range: $41.28 - $66.05This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.
Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Shift Requirements: Full-time/Flex 36 hours weekly.
Flexible to work all shifts - Day/Evening/ Midnight Shift hours. Predominant shift will be 12-hour shifts. Weekends, Holidays, and On Call shifts – per the department guidelines.
Christiana Hospital & Wilmington Hospital) and the only Level I trauma service on the East Coast corridor between Philadelphia & Baltimore, has been honored repeatedly as "One of America’s Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report.
Highlights
Three-time Recognized as Magnet Status Hospital.
Growth Opportunities defined by our Clinical Ladder.
Generous PTO, Competitive pay with shift differentials & Robust Benefits Package.
Christiana Hospital is currently recruiting for PACU RN. The position will include all areas such as Prep and Recovery for surgery in a fast-paced and constantly evolving hospital environment. In addition, the candidate will possess the skills related to hemodynamic monitoring and support for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, (e.g. Pacemakers, A lines etc.), pain management (e.g., PCA, epidural), to Vascular Access Device management, cardiac monitoring, and airway management.
Principal duties and responsibilities:
Demonstrates skills and knowledge vital to provide peri-operative care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, including special needs.
Proficient in acquiring and interpreting medical information and to identify patient needs in order to provide the care vital to safely proceed with surgery. Assists anesthesia with the administration of nerve blocks, and provide moderate sedation.
Prep and recover patients receiving general, MAC, moderate sedation, and local anesthesia.
Identifies actual and potential problems for which the patient is at risk.
Administers IV/PO medications in a safe and effective manner, and assesses response to interventions.
Communicates and collaborates with the perianesthesia care team in a timely manner to provide a smooth, organized, and efficient flow of patients.
Delegates duties and tasks to other nursing staff, techs, and clerks after assessment of capability and scope of responsibilities.
Requirements:
• BSN Preferred
• Commitment to obtaining BSN within three years of date of hire can be considered with relevant experience.
• Applicants should possess a minimum of two years' experience in critical care or step-down units, with preference given to those with ICU experience.
• Additionally, adaptability to a high patient volume during the day, typical of a level-one trauma hospital, is essential.
• BLS required
• ACLS required.
• PALS preferred – required to acquire within 6 months.
• TNCC preferred - required to acquire within 6 months.
Hourly Pay Range: $41.28 - $66.05This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.
Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Job Details
Medical Speciality
Perioperative CareCritical & Intensive CareTrauma Medicine
Employment Type
Full-time
Required License
RN (Registered Nurse)
Years of Experience
Intermediate
Shifts
Day shiftEvening shiftNight shift12 hour shiftWeekends as neededOn call
Work Setting
HospitalPACULevel I trauma centerMagnet hospital
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About ChristianaCare
ChristianaCare Health System is a leading nonprofit health organization based in Wilmington, Delaware, focused on improving health outcomes, enhancing accessibility to high-quality care, and reducing healthcare costs. They operate a vast network of primary care and outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals, a trauma center, neonatal intensive care unit, stroke center, and specialized centers for heart, vascular, cancer, and women's health. ChristianaCare is renowned for its innovative Gene Editing Institute and dedication to diversity, inclusion, and employee satisfaction. It is consistently recognized as one of the top places to work in healthcare and technology sectors. Through initiatives like the Center for Virtual Health, population health programs, and emphasis on value-based care, ChristianaCare is at the forefront of shaping the future of healthcare.