What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse, RN - Perianesthesia Unit (PACU) position at MelroseWakefield Healthcare?
Tufts Medicine has a Community RN Career Pathway plan that allows you to grow with us, no matter where you are in your nursing journey. This plan provides MelroseWakefield Hospital nurses with a roadmap for compensation and purposeful professional development based on their experience and career aspirations.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced PACU Registered Nurse to work close to home at a small recognized community hospital. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a dedicated group of professionals looking to provide exceptional patient care!
Responsibilities:
Maintain current knowledge in areas of the PACU
Provides professional nursing care to the surgical patient and assists with the post-anesthesia recovery of the patient
Maintains optimum standards of nursing care and practice during the post-operative Phase I assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care
Maintains PACU and hospital-related competencies, policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
RN Massachusetts license required
BSN strongly preferred
Associates required
BLS required
ACLS required
PALS required within one year of hire
A strong critical care background required
Hours:
30 hours/week, Day/Evening
Unit is currently staffed 6a-9p with call 9p-6a and weekends and holidays
Call availability preferred
What We Offer:
Competitive salaries & benefits that start on day one
403(b) retirement plan with company match
Tuition reimbursement
Clinical mobility tracks
Free on-campus parking
About MelroseWakefield Hospital:
MelroseWakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford are two campuses with one community in mind: the people of north suburban Boston. MelroseWakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital are distinguished by the range of high-quality clinical care and services. Our teams welcome everyone with hospitality and humanity. We focus on reducing health disparities through 40 local health programs across a system of hospitals, urgent care locations, outpatient services, and community physicians.
Core to our values, MelroseWakefield Healthcare’s commitment to community is demonstrated by our many local health programs throughout our service area and participation in partnerships with community agencies and events, and education programs in more than 10 communities to support the wellness and health of our residents.
About Tufts Medicine
A healthcare system that works Tufts Medicine is more than a health system — we’re a community that empowers people to live their best lives by reimagining healthcare, advancing knowledge and pioneering discovery. Every team member plays an integral role in realizing our vision of creating the most equitable and frictionless healthcare experience in the world. Here, you’ll join an enthusiastic community that champions your growth and receive generous benefits to support you and your family’s well-being.
Tufts Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.
At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.
The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.
Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.
Pay Range:
$40.53 - $51.67
Salary : $41 - $52