Registered Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Work where every moment matters. Join a dedicated team of over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues who take pride in what they do. We are excited to invite you to be a part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network. The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute-care community teaching hospital that provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services. Our skilled team offers comprehensive care from birth through the end of life, catering to the diverse needs of our community. Position Overview: As a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) nurse at The Hospital of Central Connecticut, you will play a crucial role in both pre- and post-operative patient care. Your responsibilities will include: Preparing patients for surgery by initiating IVs, administering medications, and providing essential patient education. Recovering patients from anesthesia post-operatively and managing their ongoing care according to best-practice guidelines set by The American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN). Caring for a diverse group of surgical patients, including those undergoing general surgery, robotics, urology, gynecology, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, plastic surgery, thoracic, colorectal surgery, and trauma. Managing higher-acuity vascular surgery patients. This is a busy PACU with 10 beds, providing 24/7 coverage, and may require some on-call duties. We typically maintain a nurse/patient ratio of 2:1. While ICU experience is preferred, we are open to considering candidates with ED, step-down, and floor-level experience on a case-by-case basis. ACLS certification is mandatory for external candidates. Qualifications: Current Connecticut RN License Graduate of an accredited nursing school BSN preferred BLS certification by the American Heart Association required prior to the date of hire ACLS certification required for external candidates We prioritize the wellbeing of our employees and offer exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an innovative organization that embraces new technologies and breakthrough treatments. We recognize that thriving employees foster a thriving organization, and thus, we provide a competitive benefits program to promote work/life balance. Every moment matters. This is your moment. Location: 100 Grand Street, New Britain (10126)

Created: 2026-03-11