**Employment Type:** Full time **Shift:** Day Shift **Description:** **Position Purpose** At the **Connecticut Joint and Spine Institute** within **Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center** , the Registered Nurse (RN) in the Pre & PACU unit provides comprehensive perioperative care for patients undergoing orthopedic and spine procedures in a specialized surgical setting. **What You Will Do** + Deliver high-quality pre-operative and post-anesthesia care for patients undergoing joint and spine surgeries. + Conduct thorough pre-operative assessments, initiate IVs, and support anesthesia preparation. + Monitor patients through Phase 1 and 2 recovery, ensuring safe emergence from anesthesia, pain control, and readiness for discharge or inpatient transfer. **Minimum Qualifications** **Required:** + Graduation from an accredited nursing program with an Associate’s degree in Nursing required. + Valid RN license in Connecticut **Preferred:** + Bachelor’s degree in Nursing + The ideal candidate will have one or more years of PACU experience supporting inpatient surgical recovery + Candidates with 2 or more years of Emergency Room or ICU nurse experience may be considered if they demonstrate expertise in ICU-level ventilated patient care, critical drips (e.g., vasopressors, sedatives), and strong assessment skills. **Note** : Training is not available for candidates without this expertise + BLS/CPR certification (AHA or ARC) + ACLS and TNCC certification (support available post-hire) **Position Highlights and Benefits** + Full-Time – **36** hours/week – Day Shift + Monday thru Friday, no weekend or holidays. + 12-Hour Shifts, 5:00 am to 5:30 pm + Minimal on-call to support off shifts and weekends; frequency is once per 7 weeks or based on unit needs **Ministry/Facility Information** Saint Francis Hospital, established in 1897, has been a cornerstone institution in Connecticut. As a proud member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, it stands as one of the nation’s largest multi-institutional Catholic healthcare delivery systems. Recognized as a Level 1 Trauma Center, Saint Francis Hospital boasts 617 beds and serves as a significant teaching hospital in the region. **Our Commitment** Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity. EOE including disability/veteran