Carilion Clinic·Roanoke, Virginia
The RN provides immediate post-operative care for patients recovering from anesthesia, focusing on monitoring airway, respiratory, and cardiovascular status. They collaborate with surgeons and anesthesia providers to ensure safe recovery and effective patient discharge education.
Employment status: Full time
SHIFT: Day (United States of America)
1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke
R160052 RN I - Post Op - PACU (Open)
As a registered nurse (RN), you are expected to consistently deliver the best in care and customer service and to demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in each encounter with our patients, their families, visitors, and with each other. As part of the health care team, RNs assume primary accountability for nursing coordination and the provision of individualized care for patients of all ages. The registered nurse utilizes delegation and critical‑thinking skills to provide quality service through a team‑oriented, collaborative approach to patient care.
In the PACU setting, the RN is responsible for the immediate post‑operative care of patients recovering from anesthesia and surgical or procedural interventions. Duties include continuous assessment and monitoring of airway patency, respiratory and cardiovascular status, level of consciousness, pain, and surgical sites. The PACU RN collaborates closely with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe patient recovery, readiness for discharge or transfer, and effective patient and family education regarding post‑operative expectations and care.
This position primarily works three 12-hour shifts per week, most commonly from 0800–2030 or 0900–2130. Occasional shifts from 0645–1915 may be required based on unit needs. Weekend coverage may be necessary on a limited basis to support Baylor staff coverage; this is infrequent but may occur. Schedule flexibility is essential to ensure safe patient throughput and continuity of care in the PACU.
Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing or an approved nursing program eligible to sit for the Virginia RN licensure examination.
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Virginia or eligible to obtain Virginia RN licensure.
AHA BLS-HCP required. May be required to obtain/maintain BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP based on specific work unit.
Computer skills required for electronic medical record (EPIC).
This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents. Incumbents may be asked to perform other job-related duties as needed.
$33.52 - $50.28
Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.
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Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program and hold or be eligible for a Virginia RN license. Required certifications include AHA BLS-HCP, with potential requirements for ACLS, PALS, and NRP.
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.