Registered Nurse; RN - OR Ambulatory PACU; Per Diem

Registered Nurse (RN) - OR Ambulatory PACU (Per Diem)

Location:

85 Jefferson Street, Hartford, CT 10068

Our hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting‑edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most advanced medical simulation training centers in the world.

In this role you will be working with patients in an Ambulatory Surgery center both preparing them for their surgery, and then caring for them in the Post Anesthesia Care area (PACU). We care for both the inpatient and outpatient population. You will possess the ability to care for patients in the pre‑operative and post‑operative care setting.

Our nurses work in collaborative environments with strong interdisciplinary teams, focused on a patient‑centered care model in a richly diverse workspace. Under the direction and general supervision of the Nurse Manager, the registered nurse utilizes evidence‑based practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, policies and procedures of the hospital, and as directed by the medical staff. The registered nurse who through knowledge and ability uses the nursing process to develop a plan of care which includes standards of practice to meet the physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural and educational needs of the patient and family.

• Must be available to work 8‑hour shifts between 5:00 am and 7:30 pm, Monday‑Friday.
• May be required to work later than 7:30 pm depending on patient care needs.
• No 10‑ or 12‑hour shifts are available on this unit.

• Current Connecticut RN license.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing school (BSN required).
• Registered Nurse with 1–2 years of current medical/surgical experience required.
• Highly motivated, energetic, organized; ability to multitask.
• Leadership skills and willingness to take on projects and tasks as determined by departmental needs.
• Demonstrated ability to serve in the resource role on the unit.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association required.

We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford Health Care offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. We provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.