RN, Registered Nurse - PACU
Dublin, Ohio
Posted Sep 1 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- Days
- Unit and setting
- PACU · Hospital
- License
- RN licenseCurrent license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed, residency program ate nurses with less than one (1) year of clinical experience are subject toparticipate and will be automatically enrolled in the Nurse Residency Program.
- License
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio. Check your license
- Experience
- For CasualRNs 2 years of experience isrequired.
- Experience
- All new graduate nurses with less than one (1) year of clinical experience are subject toparticipate and will be automatically enrolled in the Nurse Residency Program.
- Also asks
- Graduate from school of nursing.
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What it pays
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Professional development assistance
The role and schedule
- Floating
- Floats to other units
Support on this unit
- Nurse to patient
- 1:2 stated in this posting
- Orientation
- Residency program
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
- How is staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Operating Room has an opening for new graduates. This employer welcomes new graduates for this role. See the posting’s qualifications and orientation details.
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- Employment type
- Full time
- Shift
- Day Shift
Position Purpose
The Preop/PACU/PAT/PHASE 2 departments at Mount Carmel Dublin are unique. TheRegisteredNurse would expect to see pre-surgical and post-surgical care cases including surgeries from the operating rooms, Endoscopy suite, non-invasive cardiac lab, and cardiac and interventional radiology suite. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2 in thePACU and a new patient can be expected in preop every hour.
This is a fast-paced department with great energy and teamwork. Staff are cross trained in preop, PAT,PACU and phase2 which offers the opportunity to gainadditional skills and interact with different patient populations. This team will becomprised of tenured staff that are always happy to mentor new colleagues.
TheRegistered Nurse RN, within the scope of the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, will provide care in an atmosphere sensitive to each person’s physical, emotional,social and spiritual needs. The Registered Nurse RN, collaborates in the spirit ofteamwork is accountable for the delivery of patient careutilizing the Nursing Process within the standards, policies,procedures and guidelines of the Organization.
What you will do
- Provides nursing care, ensures an environment of patient safety, promotes evidence-based practice and qualityinitiatives andexhibits professionalism in nursing practice within the model of the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®.
- Assesses and evaluates patient care for an assigned group of patients, utilizingevidence based practice. Collaborates withpatient and family to develop and implement a plan of care that includes physical,spiritual and educational components.
- Accurately communicates pertinent information toappropriate team membersin a timely manner. Keeps patient/family apprised/updated.
- Documents accurately and completelypertinent assessments,interventions and outcomes for patientsin accordance with documentation standards, policies,procedures and/or guidelines.
- Assumes responsibility and accountability for care provided and documented by other licensed and unlicensed care givers asappropriate.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Graduate from school of nursing.
- Licensure /
Certification
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.
- For CasualRNs 2 years of experience isrequired.
- All new graduate nurses with less than one (1) year of clinical experience are subject toparticipate and will be automatically enrolled in the Nurse Residency Program.
Position Highlights and Benefits
- Mount Carmel Health System recognized by Forbes in 2025 as one of America’s Best State Employers.
- Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.
- Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.
- Generous paid time off programs.
- Employee recognition programs.
- Tuition/professional development reimbursement starting on day one.
- RN to BSN tuition 100% paid at Mount Carmel’s College of Nursing.
- Relocationassistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).
- Employee Referral Rewards program.
- Mount Carmel offersDailyPay - ifyou’re hired as an eligible colleague,you’ll be able to see how muchyou’ve made every day and transfer your money any time before payday. You deserve toget paid every day!
- Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.
Ministry/Facility Information
Mount Carmel, a member of Trinity Health, has beena transforming healing presence in Central Ohio for over 135 years. Mount Carmel serves over1.3 million patients each year at ourfive hospitals, free-standing emergency centers, outpatient facilities, surgery centers, urgent care centers, primary care and specialty care physician offices, community outreachsites and homes across the region. Mount Carmel College of Nursing offers one of Ohio's largestundergraduate, graduate, anddoctor of nursing programs.
Ifyou’re seeking a rewarding career where your purpose, passion, and desire to make a difference come alive, we invite you to consider joining our team. Here, care is provided by all of us For All of You!
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.
What's around it?
Dublin, OHFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 7% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,686/mo
- Household income
- $160,296/yr, all local households, not nurse pay