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Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted nursing roles in Warwick, Rhode Island rates. This role sits in the 38th percentile.
About the role
Pay for this role is about 25% below the Warwick, Rhode Island median for nursing roles.
The PACU Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, and coordinating patient care from the operating room through to discharge. They monitor vital signs, manage emergency situations, and ensure all clinical documentation meets established standards.
Job DetailsLevel
ExperiencedJob
Location:
Ortho
Rhode
Island
ASC -
Warwick,
RI 02886Position
Type:
Per
DiemEducation
Level:
AssociatesSalary
Range: $38.30 - $47.85
HourlyTravel
Percentage:
NoneJob
Shift:
DayJob
Category:
Health
CareLocation:
Warwick,
RI
Who we are: Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future. As a Management Services Organization (MSO), Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level, so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most – patient care. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, the Spire network spans the Northeast with more than 165 physicians, 1,800 employees, 285 other clinical providers and 40 locations in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Ortho Rhode Island is a world-class group of talented providers and professionals, all working together to offer value and quality in everything we do. Each Ortho Rhode Island team member is dedicated to thinking like a patient, and to offering the best experience in our industry, driven by our core values: delivering on our word, respecting each other, innovating in orthopedics, valuing every individual, and engaging our community.
What you’ll do: The (PACU) Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and coordinating patient care from the operating room to discharge. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the achievement of patient outcomes through implementation of critical pathways and in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of OrthoRI.
Responsibilities/Duties: Delivers safe patient care according to OrthoRI policy and procedure. Assesses, plans, evaluates, and ensures the implementation of the patient’s care to achieve identified outcome, and reviews on an ongoing basis. Coordinate nursing interventions to enhance achievement of expected outcomes and to ensure readiness for discharge. Demonstrates ability to direct and provide patient care in emergency situations. Utilizes specialized nursing knowledge, nursing process and discriminative judgment while giving direct or indirect care. Assigns patient care responsibilities based on patient needs and abilities of available staff. Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and competence of designated skills identified for position in post anesthesia patient care duties. Monitors vital signs, recognize emergencies, and notify Anesthesiologist. Checks dressings, drains, tubes and patency of catheters as appropriate. Assists with postoperative patient calls. Reviews charts for completeness and administers and medications as ordered by physician. Assists with cleaning of preoperative and recovery room areas according to policies and procedures. Checks inventory and notifies appropriate staff members to re-order. Demonstrates the proper discharge care per the OrthoRI guidelines. Attends and participates in all applicable facility training and development workshops scheduled by the facility. Communicates patient information to assure confidentiality and continuity of care. Documents all patient information according to established standards and provides pertinent information confidentially to physicians, family and team members involved. Demonstrates the safe operation of equipment and machinery and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation. Performs all other duties as assigned by management.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited school of nursing with current RI state licensure. BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications are required, along with experience in medical/surgical nursing.
associate degree
Electronic medical records
Infection control
HIPAA compliance
Vital signs monitoring
Medication administration
OSHA compliance
Emergency response
Patient assessment
Patient discharge planning
Critical care
Clinical documentation
Post-anesthesia care
Benefits
401(k)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Posting details
Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$38 - $48/hr
Location
Warwick, Rhode Island
Posted
Jul 28, 2026
Application
Employer website
Compliance with
HIPAA and
OSHA regulations
QualificationsWho you are:
Qualifications: Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing Current RI State Licensure BLS & ACLS and PALS Required At least one year of medical/surgical nursing experience preferred. Any combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Experience with
Electronic
Medical
Records
What we offer: Excellent growth and advancement opportunities Dynamic environment Access to a diverse network of practitioners Broad infrastructure of tools and programs to enhance the employee experience
Competitive
Compensation
Generous
PTO
Benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc. We are an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).
Market context
Rhode Island nursing roles remain competitive
Rhode Island nursing jobs typically show steady demand, especially for RNs with medical-surgical or ambulatory experience and current state licensure. These roles are competitive because employers often prefer a BSN and wound care certifications, and this posting’s requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Before applying, confirm your Rhode Island RN license status and highlight any wound care or outpatient experience in your resume.