Registered Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU

Position: Registered Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (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.
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.

Why Join Us?

• 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.

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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

• Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000

• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development

• Pet Insurance

• Legal Resources Plan

• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
Sentara Care Plex Hospit a l , located in Hampton, VA, is a 224-bed technologically advanced, acute care facility, and Certified Primary…