Registered Nurse - Same Day Surgery

Generous sign- on bonus $15K and Relocation Assistance for qualified candidates and positions.

Sentara Care Plex Hospital located in Hampton, VA is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).

• Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire

• RN-Associate’s Degree
• RN-Bachelor’s Degree
• RN-Diploma
• RN-Master’s Degree

• Minimum 1 year of Critical Care (ICU) or previous PACU experience required due to the mixed acuity of the patient population.

In this role, you will provide Phase I recovery care for a mixed level of surgical procedures, including but not limited to:

• Vascular
• Urology & Gynecology
• Orthopedics
• Oncology
• Bariatrics
• General Surgery

Expanded Scope:
Unique to this unit, the PACU team also oversees and manages the recovery of all cases utilizing General Anesthesia originating from the CVIR (Cardiovascular Interventional Radiology) and Endoscopy departments.

(0.9 FTE / 36 hours average per week):

• Day Shift: 8 hours. Shift will rotate between  and  and .

Call is assigned based on a 6-week schedule block. The successful candidate must be able to meet the following response times and coverage requirements (must live within 30 minutes of Hospital):

• Weeknight Call
  • Frequency: 4–5 shifts per 6-week schedule.
  • Hours:
    
    21:00 – 07:00 (Overnight coverage window).
• Weekend Call
  • Frequency: 1 weekend per 6-week schedule.
  • Hours:
    
    Saturday 07:00 – Monday 07:00 (48-hour continuous coverage window).

• Perform comprehensive post-anesthesia assessments, emphasizing airway management, hemodynamic stability, and pain control.
• Manage a 10-bed unit flow effectively, prioritizing patient acuity and discharge readiness.
• Collaborate closely with Anesthesiologists, Surgeons, and Proceduralists (Endo/CVIR) to ensure seamless continuity of care.
• Administer medications and treatments according to established policies and patient needs.
• Educate patients and families regarding post-operative care and discharge instructions.

• Variety:
  No two days are the same; gain experience across multiple specialties from Bariatrics to Interventional Radiology.
• Team Environment:
  Work in a tight-knit, collaborative 10-bed unit where your skills make a direct impact.

As a Registered Nurse with Sentara, you can excel in your career. There are many different specialties where you can perform and grow your nursing skills in areas of interest to you. If you desire, there are promotional opportunities into leadership or to advance your level of care in a variety of settings. This position's primary duties include assessing/admitting patients, rounding checks, giving medications, talking with family members, and being responsible for the overall care of your patients.

You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to ensure the best care for our patients.

Click  to hear Felicia tell us about a day in the life of a Registered Nurse (RN) with Sentara Healthcare.

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