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Registered Nurse PACU

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St. Joseph's Health

Syracuse, New York

RN

Posted Aug 3 · Not open to new grads

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Shift
Rotating
Unit
PACU

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Rotating
Weekends
Weekends required
Term
Permanent
On the floor
On call
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
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Experience
1+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

About this role

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Rotating Shift Description:PACU hours 6am-1130pm with on call requirement. And 1 weekend every 4th weekend. At St. Joseph’s Health the Surgical Services Department records more than 11,000 surgeries annually in our state-of-art operating rooms providing a full range of surgical services, offering care for ambulatory, elective, and critically ill patients. The Registered Nurse is responsible for monitoring patients as they recover from anesthesia, ensuring their safety, comfort, and stabilization before discharge or transfer to an inpatient unit.

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What you will do

Provide immediate post-anesthesia care, monitoring patients’ vital signs, airway, and level of consciousness. Assess for and manage pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms. Recognize and respond to anesthesia-related complications and emergencies. Educate patients and families on post-operative care, discharge instructions, and recovery expectations. Strong assessment, critical thinking, and patient advocacy skills along with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and respond quickly to changing patient conditions. Minimum

Qualifications

Education

Graduate of an accredited college or university affiliated nursing program. BSN graduate preferred.

Licensure

Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse RN in New York.

Certification

BLS/CPR. CPAN or CCN certification a plus

Experience

Minimum of 1- 2 years’ experience in PACU, ICU or Critical Care Nursing

Ministry/Facility Information

St. Joseph’s Health is a regional non-profit health care system based in Syracuse, NY. St. Joseph’s has been an innovative leader in health care since our founding in 1869 as the first public hospital in the city of Syracuse. Offering primary, specialty, and home care, a hospital, and collaboration with community partners, St. Joseph’s Health advances the well-being of the communities we serve through an expanding range of services to ensure our patients achieve optimum long-term health.

We are part of Trinity Health, the nation’s second-largest Catholic Health System. St. Joseph’s Health Hospital has been, and remains, the backbone of our integrated system, delivering award-winning care and providing enhanced value to our primary, specialized, and partner care facilities throughout the region. We are a US News “Best Regional Hospital”, a designated stroke center, and recipient of several Healthgrades Top 50, Top 100, 5-Star, and Excellence Awards.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature & level of work being performed by persons assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties so assigned. Mission Statement: We, St Joseph’s Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Vision: To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes. Core Values: In the spirit of good Stewardship, we heal by practicing Justice in fostering right relationships to promote common good, Reverence in honoring the dignity of every person, Excellence in expecting the best of ourselves and others; Integrity in being faithful to who we say we are. Pay Range: $38.75 - $59.85 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education.

Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location. 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.

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Certification: BLS/CPR. CPAN or CCN certification a plus Experience: Minimum of 1- 2 years’ experience in PACU, ICU or Critical Care Nursing Ministry/Facility Information: St. Joseph’s Health is a regional non-profit he…· from this posting

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited college or university affiliated nursing program. BSN graduate preferred.
  • Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse RN in New York.
  • BLS/CPR. CPAN or CCN certification a plus
  • Minimum of 1- 2 years’ experience in PACU, ICU or Critical Care Nursing

Place

City
Syracuse, New York
Median rent
$1,039/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$47,819/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
4% below the national average

Syracuse area index 95.7, where 100 is the national average.

Syracuse sits in central New York near the Finger Lakes, offering nurses a mid-sized metro with strong healthcare systems and four distinct seasons. Home to Syracuse University, the city blends collegiate energy with a manageable pace of life — a practical fit for RNs seeking career growth without big-city pressure.

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Approximate location in Syracuse, NY. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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St. Joseph's Health is a faith-based, nonprofit healthcare organization serving communities in the Syracuse, NY metropolitan area, including locations in Liverpool, NY. Operating as Saint Joseph Health System, the organization is committed to being a compassionate and transforming healing presence…

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