Registered Practical Nurse, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

The Registered Practical Nurse in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at Mount Sinai Hospital provides specialized surgical care to patients before and after surgery, supporting over 8,000 elective and 2,000 emergency cases annually. This role involves assessing patients, optimizing them for procedures, and managing their recovery through Phase II and III, while also caring for medical day infusion patients. The position offers a consistent Monday-to-Friday schedule without night shifts, allowing nurses to strengthen their post-anesthesia assessment skills and work with complex surgical recoveries across various specialties.