Registered Nurse, Per Diem PACU, Hackettstown Medical Center

JOB DESCRIPTION

The PACU RN team member is responsible for working with multi-disciplinary healthcare professionals to care for patients in Phase I post operatively/post-procedurally.

• Deliver care to Phase I and/or Phase II patients post procedure.
• Monitor, report, and record assessments, vital signs, symptoms and/or changes in patient conditions in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Administer medications to patients and provide oversight for side effects and reactions.
• Utilize the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate the plan of care for patients served.
• Collaborate with all members of the health care team with a focus on promoting evidence based care within a healing culture for the patient population served and their families.
• Demonstrate and embrace the PRIDE values (Purpose, Respect, Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion and Extraordinary Caring) in every aspect of the role.
• Have excellent communication and computer skills.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program with a valid, current NJ state license as a Registered Nurse.
• 3 years current ICU level or higher nursing experience.
• BLS Certification.
• ACLS Certification.

• PALS Certification (or obtain upon hire).
• Successful completion of Basic Dysrhythmia course.
• IV certified.
• BSN preferred – must be completed within 5 years of hire.
• Related certification preferred.

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is:
Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non‑profit health care systems in the nation.

• Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
• Centra State Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
• Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
• Atlantic Mobile Health
• Atlantic Rehabilitation

• 100 Best Companies to Work For® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years
• Best Places to Work in Healthcare – Modern Healthcare
• 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare – Becker's Healthcare
• 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know – Becker's Hospital Review
• Best Employers for Workers over 50 – AARP
• Gold‑Level "Well Workplace":
  Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
• One of the 100 Best Workplaces for "Millennia ls" – Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
• One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care – Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
• Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets
• NJ Sustainable Business

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full‑time and part‑time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan:
  Employer match, additional non‑elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On‑Site Childcare
• Well‑Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

Note:

In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.