Registered Nurse; RN PACU- Part Time

City/State:
Charlottesville, VA

Work Shift:

First (Days)

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Post‑Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). This is a part‑time day shift position based in Charlottesville, VA with two 10‑hour shifts and required on‑call duties. Qualified candidates may receive a sign‑on bonus of $7,500.

The PACU is a 12‑bed unit staffed with a 1‑to‑2 nursing‑to‑patient ratio. It operates Monday through Friday from 7:30AM to 9:30PM, with designated overnight and weekend call staff. Call responsibilities include one Friday overnight call every 6 to 8 weeks, six to eight evening calls Monday‑Thursday per six‑week schedule, one 24‑hour holiday call per year, and occasional additional hours as needed.

Orientation lasts 6 to 12 weeks.

Key responsibilities:

• Observe and treat post‑operative patients from diverse service lines (radiology, endoscopy, general surgery, urology, complex GYN, neurosurgery, vascular/thoracic, orthopedic).
• Apply critical‑thinking nursing processes (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes, planning, implementation, coordination, evaluation).
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary providers to coordinate care and advance patient recovery.
• Maintain clinical documentation and quality metrics while adhering to hospital standards and evidence‑based practice.
• Participate in ongoing education, certifications, and quality improvement initiatives.

Education and licensure:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred;
  Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing required.
• Registered nursing license (RN) required.
• ACLS certification required prior to orientation.
• PALS certification required prior to orientation.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Experience:

• 1–2years of RN experience.
• Critical care or PACU experience in a hospital setting required.
• Ability to manage complex cases in a fast‑paced environment.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and parental & family caregiver leave.
• Emergency backup care.
• Long‑term, short‑term disability, and critical illness plans.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k)/403(b) with employer match.
• Tuition assistance ($5,250/year) and discounted educational opportunities.
• Student debt pay down up to $10,000.
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to CEUs and professional development.
• Pet insurance.
• Legal resources plan.
• Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if eligible.

Sentara Health is an equal‑opportunity employer and encourages diversity, inclusiveness, and belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.