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Registered Nurse - Perianesthesia - PACU

21 days ago by University of Vermont Health - UVM Medical Center
  • Salary negotiable
  • Colchester, VT, US
  • Full-time
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Registered Nurse role in the Perianesthesia/PACU team, working in a 35-bay recovery unit supporting the Operating Room at UVM Medical Center, a Level 1 trauma center. You'll care for a diverse inpatient and outpatient surgical population across all service lines, with on-call required. Standout perk: structured preceptorships and continuing education alongside a strong shared-governance culture.

Key skills
PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) nursingPerianesthesia nursingPost-operative patient assessment and monitoringCritical care RN experienceOperating Room support and surgical recovery careRN licensure (Vermont or compact)ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)BSN (preferred)On-call coverage
Salary not listed — comparable PACU RN roles in Vermont typically pay about $32–$50/hour (roughly $67k–$104k/year), depending on experience, differentials, and on-call.
You'll thrive here if you’re a licensed RN who enjoys fast-paced post-op recovery care across varied surgical specialties and values strong ratios, development support, and shared governance.
Why apply
  • Structured preceptorships and continuing education
  • Committed to great patient ratios
  • Signing incentives and relocation assistance

Unit Description: As a PACU Nurse in our 35-bay recovery unit supporting the Operating Room, you will be responsible for treating a diverse patient population with a variety of conditions who are both inpatient and outpatient. As we are a level 1 trauma center, we see patients for surgeries within all service lines. Experience as an RN in critical care preferred.

On-call: Required

Requirements

  • Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont required.
  • ADN required, BSN preferred.
  • Appropriate experience in specific clinical area. Varies by unit.

Our Total Rewards Package includes:

  • Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Retirement Benefits (403b)
  • Insurance Benefits (Life, Long-Term, Short-Term)
  • Paid time Time Off

Joining our team has its perks:

  • We encourage professional growth and development
  • We ensure our nurses are truly happy and feel valued
  • We offer structured preceptorships and continuing education
  • We are committed to great patient ratios
  • Our team culture is unlike what you'll find at other hospitals
  • We've made significant investments in safe patient handling and mobility equipment
  • Nurses truly have a voice here through our shared governance

About the Area

Located in Burlington, the cultural hub of Vermont, you'll find all of the amenities of the best small cities, alongside the very best skiing and riding in the east (with six ski resorts within an hour of downtown). In Burlington, everyone can truly find what they're looking for to unwind; from Nordic skiing to mountain biking to backcountry touring.

Burlington has a robust food and music scene, with entertainment options for all ages. Designated the "Healthiest City in the USA" by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Burlington ranked highest in exercise, and among the lowest in obesity, diabetes and other indicators of ill health.

We offer a quality of life that is second to none in Burlington, the cultural hub of Vermont. With exciting signing incentives and relocation assistance, moving to Vermont has never been an easier decision.

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Reference: 22598_2616100764·Original posting
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