We’re seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) with 2+ years of PACU, Emergency Department or ICU experience. Our Registered Nurses are integral members of inter-professional teams in hospitals and clinics that are committed to outstanding patient care. Post acute care unit (PACU), emergency department (ED) Intensive care unit
- Capable clinician who has acquired broad experience in caring for patients and has developed a sound understanding about the care of a particular patient population.
- Demonstrates developed assessment skills, recognizing the impact of nursing care on patient outcomes.
- Evaluates patient's response to planned care and adjusts plan of care as appropriate while identifying patient and family learning needs and makes recommendations to resources regarding those needs.
- Incorporates AACN Synergy Model into clinical practice.
- Functions in a developing leadership role, Charge Nurse when assigned.
- Utilizes resources in a responsible manner with a focus on cost containment.
- Identifies and implements a course of action in non-routine situations, seeking assistance to resolve complex issues.
- Accepts personal accountability for professional development and growth.
Minimum Qualifications:
- *Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), AND A. 12 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years, OR B. Recent completion of a re-entry nursing program. OR, 2. Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with a minimum of 2 years of recent nursing experience within the past five years. *Exceptions: Current LPNs employed within the Emory Healthcare (EHC) system who have completed an accredited RN program and obtain RN licensure are eligible to transition into this role while completing the RN Resident Program. Emory LPNs enrolled in an Emory ADN program as of 3/30/2025 must sign an obligation agreement to complete an ADN-to-BSN program within two years of entering the RN Clinician role.
- A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
- BLS certification
- ACLS may be required for certain departments, post hire
- Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty
Join our team today! Our PACU Nurses care for a variety of patients: General, GYN, Urology, Bariatrics, Robotics, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Podiatry, ENT, Skull Base, OMFS, and Plastics.
- Number of Rooms: 20 rooms make up both 1st/2nd levels; 5 Endoscopy rooms
- Nursing scope of practice: Our PACU staff are critically care trained to recovers all surgical patients (ORs), Endoscopy patients, Interventional Radiology patients who received General Anesthesia, and Cath Lab/EP Lab/COA (cardia OBS Area) patients after 4pm. Some patients we care for in PACU are ventilated and/or on drips.
- Daily patient population: Approximately 50
- Staffing Hours: 7:30am-10:30pm Monday through Friday; We have weekends, Holidays and weeknights (Mon-Fri) On call requirements
- Other Info: All nurses all are cross-trained to work both Pre op and PACU. There is a 6-12 week orientation, depending on experience.