The PACU cares for patients recovering from anesthesia or IV conscious sedation post-surgical procedures, same day surgery admissions, patients requiring pre-operative pulmonary catheter placement and “pain management” patients requiring epidural catheter placement or pain blocks.

A Registered Professional Nurse is responsible for the planning, implementing and evaluation of care for a given patient population with the established standards and practices of Crouse Hospital.  This process is enacted through direct clinical practice, management of patient care and general professional duties.

There are Many Great Benefits to Working at Crouse:

• Low Cost - Full Coverage Medical, Dental & Vision
• High Shift Differentials - Evenings, Nights & Weekends
• Tuition Reimbursement/Voucher Program
• 401k - Annual Hospital Contributions
• Inclusive Culture

Education/Experience Requirements

Required:  

• Graduate of an accredited associate degree
• One (1) year PACU or Critical Care experience

Preferred:  

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from accredited nursing program or higher degree

            *Bachelor’s degree required within 8 years of being hired or those licensed after 2017.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Required:  

• Current New York State licensure as a Registered Nurse
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred:

• Certification in a specialty area.

Critical Care Nursing

• ACLS within one year
• PALS within one year