PACU RN

Company: KA Recruiting Inc.
Location: Greenwich
Posted on: June 17, 2026

Job Description:

We re seeking a skilled Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse to join our perioperative care team in Greenwich, Connecticut. This is a full-time position (three 13-hour shifts per week) with shifts rotating between 6:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. 11:00 p.m. The role includes rotating between the Pre-Op area and the Ambulatory Setting, with a restricted on-call requirement including occasional weekends (must be able to report within 30 minutes).

Why You ll Love Working Here:

• Competitive salary

• Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans available from day one

• Wellness programs and generous PTO accruals

• Tax-deferred annuity and 403(b) retirement plan

• Tuition reimbursement opportunities

• Free on-site parking and train station shuttle

• Childcare partnership discounts

What You ll Do:

• Provide comprehensive pre- and post-anesthesia care for patients and their families, collaborating with the entire healthcare team.

• Verify patient identification, required documentation, consents, lab tests, and equipment prior to procedures.

• Deliver patient care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation.

• Administer medications and treatments safely, adhering to patient safety standards.

• Maintain airway and manage respiratory and monitoring equipment, IV lines, drains, and catheters.

• Apply aseptic practices to minimize infection risk.

• Use clinical judgment to respond effectively to emergency situations.

• Document all aspects of patient care clearly and accurately.

• Assist in onboarding and precepting new staff or students.

• Cross-train and rotate within perioperative services as needed.

Qualifications:

• Current Connecticut RN license (BSN preferred)

• BLS and ACLS certification required (PALS within 1 year of hire)

• Perianesthesia certification preferred

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a hospital or ambulatory surgical center setting (ICU experience preferred)

• Strong communication skills with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams

• Ability to meet on-call requirement and report within 30 minutes

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