Sentara Health·Charlottesville, Virginia
Registered Nurses in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) are responsible for observing and treating post-operative patients across various service lines, including surgery, radiology, and endoscopy. The role requires performing competent nursing care demonstrated by critical thinking and adherence to professional standards of practice and performance.
City/State: Charlottesville, VA
Work Shift: First (Days)
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse for the PACU- Post-Anesthesia Care Unit. This is a part time day shift position in Charlottesville, VA. Two 10-hour shifts and required call.
Sign on bonus of $7500 available for qualified candidates.
The Post- Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nursing Staff are responsible for observing and treating post-operative patients from a variety of service lines including radiology, Endoscopy, General surgery, Urology, Complex GYN, Neurosurgery, Vascular/Thoracic and Orthopedic surgery. PACU is a 12-bed unit with a 1 to 2 nursing to patient ratio.
Operating hours are 730AM to 930PM Monday to Friday with designated overnight and weekend call staff to mitigate call shift burden.
One Friday overnight call shift every 6 to 8 weeks.
Per six week schedule, approximately six to eight evening call shifts Monday-Thursday.
Call shifts are assigned on same day as scheduled day shifts One 24-hour holiday call shift per year.
Call requirements are subject to unit needs and may require occasional additional hours.
The Registered Nursing (RN) is responsible to perform a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. The standards of practice (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care- teaching and health promotion and evaluation) along with the standards of professional performance (ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence- based practice /nursing research, quality, evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health) encompass the actions and foundation of professional nursing. The RN possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas.
Keywords: PACU, admit recovery, same day surgery, surgical, Post Anesthesia, recovery unit, part time, day shift, SMJH
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Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, located in Charlottesville, VA, is a Magnet status, 176-bed facility featuring all patient-friendly private rooms. Since its founding more than 100 years ago, Sentara Martha Jefferson has constantly evolved to meet the diverse healthcare needs of the patients who trust us with their care.
Today, our vision is as clear as it was to our founders. We will continue to set the standard for clinical quality and personalized healthcare services. Our hospital offers specialized care in Cancer Care, Heart and Vascular, Neurology and Neurosurgery (including a Primary Stroke Center), Orthopedics, and Maternity.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
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Candidates must possess a Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing and hold a current Registered Nursing License, along with ACLS and PALS certifications required prior to orientation completion, and BLS within 90 days of hire. A minimum of 1-2 years of RN experience, preferably in critical care or PACU in a hospital setting, is required to manage complex cases in a fast-paced environment.
Market context
In Virginia, nursing-related roles are typically supported by steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings. These positions are competitive because employers often look for both patient-care experience and current credentials, and this role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and one of several entry pathways such as CNA, EMT-B, Medical Assistant graduate status, or nursing program progress. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and clinical hours before applying.