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Registered Nurse (RN) - Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Hartford Hospital

Hartford, Connecticut

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Hartford, Connecticut · RN

RNPACUICUCritical CareER

Last seen active Aug 5, 2026

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Position includes recovering patients from anesthesia as well as managing postoperative care, including recovery from general anesthesia, regional anesthesia and IV sedation. We are a 28 bed PACU, providing service to a variety of surgical services, such as general surgery, urology, gynecology, neurosurgery including spine surgery, plastic surgery, thoracic and vascular surgery, cardiac procedures (TAVR), bariatric surgery, colorectal surgery, ENT and OMF surgery. Also included is managing the recovery of GI advanced procedure patients as well as outpatient colonoscopy and endoscopy patients. We are a fast paced unit receiving patients from 40+ operating rooms and we provide service 24/7. ICU experience is preferred although we will consider nurses with ED, Step-down and floor level experience on an individual basis. ACLS certification is required for external candidates as we frequently care for ICU and step-down patients. Nurse/Patient ratio is 2:1. Shift: 2nd shift 5pm-1:30am.

Requirements

Current Connecticut RN License
Graduate of an accredited nursing school
ICU experience preferred
BSN Preferred
BLS certification by the American Heart Association required prior to date of hire
ACLS required for external candidates
PACU experience
Outpatient experience

Benefits

Career development and growth
Competitive benefits program
Work/life balance

About the employer

Hartford Hospital

Academic Medical Center

Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England and a Level 1 Trauma Center, providing cutting-edge treatment to its patients. It is the flagship of Hartford HealthCare, Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network, with…

2.6 Google rating

What reviewers appreciate

Part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network with 40,000+ colleagues
Level 1 Trauma Center offering high-acuity clinical experience and cutting-edge treatment
Teaching hospital environment with opportunities to learn and grow

What reviewers flag

Management rated lowest dimension at 3.2/5 on Indeed reviews
Overall satisfaction flagged as an area for improvement in employee feedback
Job security and advancement rated 3.3/5, below midpoint

teamworkmutual respectcommunityprideteachinghigh-acuity

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Living in Hartford, CT

Hartford blends historic New England charm with a robust healthcare landscape. Set along the Connecticut River, it offers RNs cultural staples like the Mark Twain House, scenic parks, and a central location between Boston and New York for easy weekend escapes.