Part time
Day Shift
Position Purpose
At Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, the Registered Nurse (RN) in the Ambulatory Surgery Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) provides post-operative care for patients recovering from surgical procedures performed in the Ambulatory Operating Room and Main Operating Room.
What You Will Do
Provide high-acuity care for patients recovering from outpatient surgical procedures.
Manage Phase 1 and 2 recovery, ensuring safe emergence from anesthesia, stabilization, and readiness for discharge or transfer.
Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and care teams to deliver advanced interventions and uphold perioperative standards.
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 ICU nurses with 2 or more 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 – Day Shift
Monday thru Friday, no weekend or holiday commitment.
Variable Day shift rotations with ranging start times of 5:30 am, 6 am, 7 am, 8 am, or 9:00 am.
Shifts range from 8, 10, and 12 hour shifts, based on unit needs
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.
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 123,000 colleagues and nearly 27,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 26 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 88 hospitals, 135 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, its annual operating revenue is $21.5 billion with $1.4 billion returned to its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.
