Registered Nurse PACU

Position: Registered Nurse - Full Time - PACU
** City/State
** Hampton, VA
** Work Shift
** First (Days)
** Overview:
** 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).
** Status:
** Full-Time (0.9 FTE)
** Shift:
** Mid/Evenings (Multiple Schedule Options Available)
** Call Requirements:
** Yes (Rotating 6-week schedule)
** Position Summary
** We are seeking a skilled and dynamic Registered Nurse to join our 10-bed Post Anesthesia Care Unit. Our PACU team provides critical recovery care for a diverse mix of surgical acuity, ensuring patient safety and comfort during the immediate post-operative phase.

This position is ideal for a clinician who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys a wide variety of cases. In addition to main OR recoveries, this role holds a unique scope of responsibility, overseeing the recovery of patients receiving General Anesthesia in our interventional and procedural areas.
** Clinical Scope & 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.
** Schedule Options
** Candidates may select the shift track that best fits their lifestyle (0.9 FTE / 36 hours average per week):
* ** Option A (9-Day Fortnight):**  +
*
* Hours:

** 13:00 – 21:30  +
** Structure:
** Work 9 shifts per two-week pay period (One structured day off ).
* ** Option B (4-Day Work Week):**  +
*
* Hours:

** 12:00 – 21:30  +
** Structure:
** Work 8 shifts per two-week pay period (Two structured days off ).
** On-Call Requirements
** 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).
** Key Responsibilities
*** 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.
** Qualifications**
* ** Licensure:
** Current unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license.
* *
* Education:

** BSN preferred; ADN required.
* *
* Certifications:

**  + BLS (Basic Life Support) required.  + ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required.  + PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required
* *
* Experience:

** Minimum 1 year of Critical Care (ICU) or previous PACU experience required due to the mixed acuity of the patient population.
* ** 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.
** Benefits:
Caring For Your Family and Your Career****•
** Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
•…