Registered Nurse- PACU- Rotating

Registered Nurse – PACU – 36hr Rotating

Boston, Massachusetts
• Veterans in Healthcare (New England Baptist Hospital)

Job Type: Regular •
Time Type: Full time •
Work Shift: Day •
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

3x12hr rotating shifts, Monday–Friday – No weekends or holidays. Minimal call requirement.

• Perform duties during the post anesthesia recovery phase:
  • Assessment of all PACU patients for physical and psychological needs.
  • Accurate documentation of post‑operative vital signs and pain assessments.
  • Communicate with and teach patients and home caregivers regarding post‑operative condition and expectations after discharge.
  • Recognize symptoms of cardiac and respiratory arrest and other impending health crises; intervene appropriately.
  • Collaborate with other professional caregivers regarding patient condition.
  • Competent in the use of equipment used to provide safe patient care.
• Coordinate care of the patient with the surgeon, anesthesiologist and other personnel as required.
• Perform other duties as needed (e.g., stocking, room turnover, assisting in pre‑op or PACU).
• Maintain current education file and required licenses or certifications.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and in‑services.
• Adhere to professional expectations: positive cooperation, continuous learning, policy implementation, leadership, and patient safety initiatives.
• Maintain collaborative work relationships with peers and colleagues.

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
• MA RN license required.
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification required.
• Minimum of two years recent RN experience in PACU or critical care; previous experience starting IVs preferred.
• Experience in a fast‑paced team environment required.
• ASPAN certification strongly preferred.
• Vaccination against influenza (flu) required as a condition of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled. EEO is the Law.