What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN BRIDGE PACU -NIGHTS - OCTOBER 2026 position at The George Washington University Hospital?
Responsibilities
About GW Hospital
The George Washington University Hospital is a 395-bed academic medical center located in the heart of Washington, D.C., in partnership with the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. As a nationally recognized center of clinical excellence and innovation, we provide world-class care across many specialties. Our nurses play a crucial role in shaping the patient experience, contributing to research, and advancing improvements in care outcomes.
Unit Overview
The Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at The George Washington University Hospital provides high-quality, compassionate care for patients immediately following surgical or procedural interventions. Our PACU team specializes in monitoring post-anesthesia recovery, pain management, and stabilization to ensure safe transition to inpatient units or discharge. Nurses also play a key role in Pre-Op, preparing patients for surgery with thorough assessments, education, and individualized care planning.
Position Summary
The PACU/Pre-Op Registered Nurse (RN) delivers safe, evidence-based care for patients undergoing surgical procedures. Responsibilities include patient assessment, monitoring hemodynamic stability, airway management, pain control, patient/family education, and coordination with the surgical, anesthesia, and recovery teams. This role requires critical thinking, rapid response skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-centered environment.
Main Tasks
Required
Qualifications
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About GW Hospital
The George Washington University Hospital is a 395-bed academic medical center located in the heart of Washington, D.C., in partnership with the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. As a nationally recognized center of clinical excellence and innovation, we provide world-class care across many specialties. Our nurses play a crucial role in shaping the patient experience, contributing to research, and advancing improvements in care outcomes.
Unit Overview
The Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at The George Washington University Hospital provides high-quality, compassionate care for patients immediately following surgical or procedural interventions. Our PACU team specializes in monitoring post-anesthesia recovery, pain management, and stabilization to ensure safe transition to inpatient units or discharge. Nurses also play a key role in Pre-Op, preparing patients for surgery with thorough assessments, education, and individualized care planning.
Position Summary
The PACU/Pre-Op Registered Nurse (RN) delivers safe, evidence-based care for patients undergoing surgical procedures. Responsibilities include patient assessment, monitoring hemodynamic stability, airway management, pain control, patient/family education, and coordination with the surgical, anesthesia, and recovery teams. This role requires critical thinking, rapid response skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-centered environment.
Main Tasks
- Provide nursing care to patients in both the PACU and Pre-Op areas.
- Monitor vital signs, pain levels, and recovery status following anesthesia.
- Prepare patients for surgical procedures, including assessment, IV initiation, and education.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other care providers.
- Recognize and respond quickly to changes in patient condition.
- Document all aspects of patient care accurately in the EMR.
- Support patients and families with education and reassurance throughout the surgical journey.
- Competitive salary with shift differentials
- Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision
- Retirement plan with matching
- Tuition assistance and clinical education support
- Employee wellness programs
- Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave
- On-site parking and transit incentives
Required
Qualifications
- Current RN license in the District of Columbia (or eligible)
- BLS and ACLS certification (AHA)
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in PACU, ICU, or Emergency Department
- CPAN or CAPA certification
- BSN from an accredited program
- Experience with high-acuity post-operative patients
Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams: At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
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