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Registered Nurse (RN) -OR Ambulatory PACU

St. Vincent's Medical Center · Huntington, Fairfield County

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Interview prep

Be ready to discuss PACU prioritization, post-op complications, ambulatory discharge criteria, teamwork with OR staff, and how you work in a high-volume Catholic tertiary hospital.

Fit summary

Strong fit for licensed RNs who like fast-paced ambulatory recovery, clear protocols, and inpatient-adjacent teamwork at a Bridgeport-area Hartford HealthCare hospital—not remote work.

Day in the role

As an RN in OR ambulatory PACU at St. Vincent's, the day centers on pre- and post-anesthesia recovery for outpatient surgical patients: admission assessment, airway and pain monitoring, handoffs with OR and procedural teams, discharge teaching, and rapid turnover between cases while keeping documentation and safety checks tight in a tertiary hospital setting.

Skills to emphasize

Prioritize RN licensure, ACLS/BLS, perianesthesia assessment, airway and pain management, and ambulatory discharge readiness. No cert cost list was provided in the data.

FAQ from this listing

Is this role remote?

No. The listing is on-site (remote = 0) at St. Vincent's Medical Center, tied to Huntington / Fairfield County and the Bridgeport campus.

What does the company do?

It is a 473-bed tertiary Catholic hospital offering comprehensive services in southern Connecticut, managed by Hartford HealthCare since 2019.

What is the PACU focus here?

OR ambulatory PACU work is recovery and readiness for same-day surgical patients, not a general floor assignment.

Company facts (cached)

Website: stvincents.org

St. Vincent's Medical Center is a 473-bed tertiary care Catholic hospital in Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States. It serves a large population in Southern Connecticut and offers comprehensive and advanced medical services. The hospital is now managed by Hartford HealthCare, which acquired it from Ascension in 2019.

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

St. Vincent's Medical Center in Huntington, Connecticut is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) to provide specialized post-operative care in our Operating Room and Ambulatory Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). Join Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network and deliver critical nursing care during patients' most vulnerable recovery moments. About the Role You'll work on a 40-day equivalent rotation with weekend and holiday call requirements, delivering expert nursing care to patients during their critical post-operative recovery. This is perioperative nursing at its most essential—where skilled assessment, quick thinking, and compassionate care directly determine patient outcomes and safety. You'll be part of a collaborative surgical team in a high-volume ambulatory setting. What You'll Do Monitor post-operative vital signs, oxygen saturation, level of consciousness, and overall patient stability throughout recovery Manage post-operative pain, nausea, and discomfort through nursing interventions and medication administration Assess patient readiness for discharge and provide comprehensive post-operative instructions to patients and families Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and OR staff to ensure seamless continuity of care Maintain meticulous medical records documenting patient assessment, interventions, and progress Uphold strict infection control and patient safety standards in the OR and PACU environment Work efficiently in a fast-paced ambulatory surgery center setting without compromising care quality What We're Looking For Current Connecticut RN license Valid BLS/CPR certification Clinical nursing experience, preferably in perioperative, OR, or post-operative care settings Strong critical thinking and assessment skills for dynamic, time-sensitive situations Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and clinical teams Ability to multitask and prioritize in a high-volume environment Demonstrated commitment to patient safety and professional standards About St. Vincent's Medical Center St. Vincent's Medical Center in Huntington is part of Hartford HealthCare, a network where over 40,000 healthcare professionals unite around a single principle: every moment in patient care matters. We're Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare system, committed to excellence and compassionate care every single day. How to Apply Ready to make a difference in surgical patient care? Apply now through this listing to join our team.

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