Registered Nurse (RN) - Recovery at Forhyre

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Recovery

Location: Anacortes,WA

Department/Unit: Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Preoperative Unit

Salary Range: $60,000 to $120,000 Yearly

Shift:8 Hours Days

Position Summary:

Elitecare Medical Staffing seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for our Recovery Unit within the PACU. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional patient care in a fast-paced environment, ensuring the highest standards of nursing practice.

Unit Overview:

• Preop Beds: 10
• PACU Beds: 4
• Nurse-Patient Ratios:
• Preop: 1:1 for admissions or up to 5 for discharges
• PACU: 1:2 (1:1 for airway management)

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients in the Preop and PACU settings.
• Monitor patients' vital signs and recovery progress post-anesthesia.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Collaborate with surgical and anesthesia teams to facilitate optimal patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and their families on post-operative care and recovery.

Common Cases:

• Orthopedic surgeries (hips, knees, shoulders, ortho spine)
• TLIF, hernias, laparoscopic cholecystectomy
• OB/GYN procedures (hysteroscopy, hysterectomy)
• Urology (cystoscopy, prostate)
• ENT surgeries (including pediatric cases)

Required Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Experience and Skills:

• Must be a well-rounded nurse with strong critical care skills.
• Proficient in cardiac rhythm interpretation.
• Experience in a PACU or similar recovery setting is preferred.

Technology:

• Familiarity with Meditech EMR system.

Additional Information:

• The charge nurse oversees both PACU and outpatient areas without a patient assignment.
• A coordinator is available for support as needed; no house supervisor present.
• There are currently no nurse aids assigned to this unit.
• Patients on mechanical ventilation are directed to the ICU without recovery in the PACU.

If you are passionate about providing high-quality recovery services and are looking for an opportunity to grow in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply!