Registered Nurse / RN PACU

Join our team as a variable shift, full-time, Recovery (PACU) Registered Nurse in Montclair, NJ.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
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Get to Know Your Team:

• Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is an 820,000-square-foot facility that offers the latest medical programs, cutting-edge technology, and patient-focused care that includes 365 beds, 1,200+ employees and a 27-bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit.

The Registered Nurse—Post Anesthesia Care Unit will provide care for post-operative patients recovering from anesthesia, including general, regional, and local.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Nursing.

• 1+ years’ experience as an RN in a hospital PACU or Critical Care Unit.

• Current valid NJ State professional Registered Nurse license

• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

• ACLS (obtainable within the first three months of employment)

• PALS (obtainable within the first three months of employment)

• Successful completion of a Basic Arrhythmia Training.

• Ability to initiate IV therapy, blood specimen collection, point of care testing, perform EKG, phlebotomy (skills obtainable within the first three months of employment)

• Ability to manage a patient’s airway, including the use of mechanical ventilation.

• Demonstrate knowledge of current computer systems, equipment, or programs used in the organization.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Knowledge of Epic is a plus.

Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education, and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.