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Registered Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Sentara Health·Hampton, Virginia

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 5 days ago
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About the role

Provide critical Phase I recovery care for a diverse range of surgical patients in a 10-bed unit. Responsibilities include performing comprehensive post-anesthesia assessments and managing recovery for patients from the OR, CVIR, and Endoscopy departments.

City/State: Hampton, VA

Work Shift: First (Days)

Overview

Generous sign- on bonus $15K and Relocation Assistance for qualified candidates and positions.

Sentara CarePlex Hospital located in Hampton, VA is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).

Status

Full-Time (0.9 FTE)

Shift: Mid/Evenings (Multiple Schedule Options Available)

Call Requirements: Yes (Rotating 6-week schedule)

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and dynamic Registered Nurse to join our 10-bed Post Anesthesia Care Unit. Our PACU team provides critical recovery care for a diverse mix of surgical acuity, ensuring patient safety and comfort during the immediate post-operative phase.

This position is ideal for a clinician who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys a wide variety of cases. In addition to main OR recoveries, this role holds a unique scope of responsibility, overseeing the recovery of patients receiving General Anesthesia in our interventional and procedural areas.

Clinical Scope & Patient Population

  • In this role, you will provide Phase I recovery care for a mixed level of surgical procedures, including but not limited to:
  • Vascular
  • Urology & Gynecology
  • Orthopedics
  • Oncology
  • Bariatrics
  • General Surgery

Expanded Scope

Unique to this unit, the PACU team also oversees and manages the recovery of all cases utilizing General Anesthesia originating from the CVIR (Cardiovascular Interventional Radiology) and Endoscopy departments.

On-Call Requirements

  • Call is assigned based on a 6-week schedule block. The successful candidate must be able to meet the following response times and coverage requirements (must live within 30 minutes of Hospital):
  • Weeknight Call:
  • Frequency: 4–5 shifts per 6-week schedule.
  • Hours: 21:00 – 07:00 (Overnight coverage window).
  • Weekend Call:
  • Frequency: 1 weekend per 6-week schedule.
  • Hours: Saturday 07:00 – Monday 07:00 (48-hour continuous coverage window).
  • Key Responsibilities
  • Perform comprehensive post-anesthesia assessments, emphasizing airway management, hemodynamic stability, and pain control.
  • Manage a 10-bed unit flow effectively, prioritizing patient acuity and discharge readiness.
  • Collaborate closely with Anesthesiologists, Surgeons, and Proceduralists (Endo/CVIR) to ensure seamless continuity of care.
  • Administer medications and treatments according to established policies and patient needs.
  • Educate patients and families regarding post-operative care and discharge instructions.

Qualifications

  • Licensure: Current unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license.
  • Education: BSN preferred; ADN required.
  • Certifications:
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required.
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required.
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required
  • Experience: Minimum 1 year of Critical Care (ICU) or previous PACU experience required due to the mixed acuity of the patient population.

Why Join Us? • Variety

No two days are the same; gain experience across multiple specialties from Bariatrics to Interventional Radiology.

Team

Environment: Work in a tight-knit, collaborative 10-bed unit where your skills make a direct impact.

Keywords

RN, Registered Nurse, Telemetry, SDU, Step Down, M/S, Medical Surgical, CarePlex, Hampton, Talroo - Nursing, Intermediate Care, Progressive Care, Stepdown, Hampton, Same Day Surgery, Surgical Services, Peri-operative, Pre-op, Day shift, PACU, Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Benefits

  • Caring For Your Family and Your Career
  • Medical, Dental, Vision plans
  • Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
  • Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
  • Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
  • Emergency Backup Care
  • Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k/403B with Employer Match
  • Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
  • Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
  • Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
  • Pet Insurance
  • Legal Resources Plan
  • Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Sentara CarePlex Hospital, located in Hampton, VA, is a 224-bed technologically advanced, acute care facility, and Certified Primary Stroke Center. Other features include specialized services in heart and vascular, urologic care, along with advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities, a hospitalist program, and one of the state's busiest emergency departments. We are also home to the Orthopedic Hospital at Sentara CarePlex Hospital, the area's first dedicated orthopedic hospital. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.

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:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Hampton, Virginia
Posted
Jul 23, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Sentara Health

Sentara Health, an integrated, not-for-profit health care delivery system, celebrates more than 135 years in pursuit of its mission - "we improve health every day." Sentara is one of the largest health systems in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, and among the top 20 largest...

Salary listed on 110 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Market context

Virginia nursing roles remain in steady demand

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.

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