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PACU Registered Nurse

Trinity Health • Waterbury, CT • 9h ago

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Position Purpose:

At Naugatuck Valley Surgical Center , part of Saint Mary's Hospital , the Registered Nurse (RN) in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) delivers patient care for same-day surgeries. This role focuses on providing high-quality recovery care for patients undergoing outpatient procedures in a fast-paced ambulatory surgical environment.

What You Will Do

Deliver post-operative care to patients recovering from same-day surgical procedures, ensuring safe emergence from anesthesia and readiness for discharge.

Monitor vital signs, manage pain and nausea, and provide patient education and discharge instructions.

Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and safety.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

Graduation from an accredited nursing program with an Associate's degree in Nursing is required.

Valid RN license in Connecticut

The ideal candidate will have one or more years of PACU experience supporting inpatient surgical recovery

Preferred:

Candidates with Emergency Room or ICU experience with 2+ years of experience may be considered if they demonstrate expertise in ICU-level ventilated patient care, critical drips (e.g., vasopressors, sedatives), and strong assessment skills. Note : Training is not available for candidates without this expertise

BLS/CPR certification (AHA or ARC)

ACLS and TNCC certification (support available post-hire)

Proficiency in ASPAN standards and guidelines

Position Highlights and Benefits

Part-Time - 24 hours/week

Variable start times

All shifts are Monday through Friday

No weekend, holiday, or on-call requirements

Specialty pay available for experienced nurses with one or more years of RN experience

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Mary's Hospital, operating since 1909, is a Catholic, not-for-profit, community teaching hospital dedicated to serving patients in Waterbury, CT, and the surrounding communities. What sets us apart is evident from the moment you walk through our doors: the genuine warmth and attentiveness of our physicians and nurses, the pristine condition of our facilities, and the way we strive to make patients and their families feel cared for, akin to being a cherished member of our own family.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran

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