Main PACU Registered Nurse - Weekend Only

Employment Type : Full time

Shift : 12 Hour Night Shift

Description : Position Purpose :

At Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center , the Registered Nurse (RN) in the Main PACU provides post-operative care for patients recovering from complex surgeries performed in the Main OR of a Level 1 Trauma Center.

What You Will Do :

Provide high-acuity care for patients recovering from trauma, cardiovascular, neurological, and other critical surgeries.

Manage Phase 1 and 2 recovery, ensuring safe emergence from anesthesia, stabilization, and transfer readiness.

Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and care teams to deliver advanced interventions and uphold perioperative standards..

Minimum Qualifications :

Required :

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

Valid RN license in Connecticut

Ideal candidates will have 1 or more years of experience in the Inpatient PACU nursing, with a detailed history of expertise in ICU-level ventilated patient care, critical drips (e.g., vasopressors, sedatives), and strong assessment skills

Preferred :

Bachelor's in Nursing

BLS / CPR certification (AHA or ARC)

ACLS and TNCC certification (support available post-hire)

Proficiency in ASPAN standards and guidelines

• Important Consideration

This role is not designed for new graduates or those seeking training for the Main PACU requirements. Candidates must be able to function independently in the PACU.

Position Highlights :

Full-Time - Weekends Only - Night Shift.

Will work 24 hours from 7 : 00 pm Friday thru 7 : 30 am Monday but will be paid for 30 hours per week.

All shifts will be every weekend, plus holidays if a holiday lands on a weekend.

All colleagues will be paid a special shift differential for the 24 hours worked and an additional bonus totaling 6 hours of their base rate for non-worked hours. Also eligible for shift differentials during 24 hours worked

Specialty pay is available exclusively to experienced nurses with one or more years of RN experience

Ministry / Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital, established in 1897, has been a cornerstone institution in Connecticut. As a proud member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, it stands as one of the nation's largest multi-institutional Catholic healthcare delivery systems. Recognized as a Level 1 Trauma Center, Saint Francis Hospital boasts 617 beds and serves as a significant teaching hospital in the region.

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