RN - PACU

Registered Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12-Hour Days
Hours per Shift: 36
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of recovery or ICU experience
License: Valid nursing license required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS preferred
Must-Have: CPAN or CCRN certification preferred

Description: The unit consists of 15 cubicles. Experience in both Phase 1 and Phase 2 recovery is required. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 2:1. Experience with EMR, specifically Cerner and Surginet, is preferred. Charge nurses will be present for each unit. Nurse aides will assist and should be able to draw blood and perform EKGs. Weekend requirements are on a rotational basis; call may be required. Holiday shifts are also on a rotational basis. Travelers may need to take call during the week and over the weekend on a rotational basis. Scrubs are navy, or may be supplied. Telemetry is managed by GE Spacelabs, and nurses must be able to read and interpret their own strips and understand ABGs. Experience working with ventilators and ICP monitors is necessary, although respiratory therapists will maintain the ventilators. Intensivists and hospitalists are available 24/7. The pharmacy is also available 24/7. There is no IV team available. Shifts may vary in start times, with notification given two hours prior to any changes. Floating is not a requirement, but nurses should be able to function in Phase 2 and discharge patients home. Common types of cases to recover include total joint replacements, hysterectomies, total shoulder surgeries, laparoscopic cholecystectomies, DNCs, spinal fusions, laminectomies, AV fistulas, and other elective procedures. Note that open hearts are not recovered in this unit. Both PACU nurses will stay together to recover any patients in PACU if they are on call. If patients need recovery in the ICU, both on-call nurses will respond together. Cancellations may occur up to four shifts for assignments lasting 13 weeks. Charting will be done primarily using Cerner.

We offer competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
• 24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support
• Personalized career consultant and "single point of contact" service
• Industry?leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonuses
• Free tax return assistance for travelers
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Health reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.

About Cynet Health: Cynet Health is a Joint Commission-accredited, Minority-Owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, proudly serving healthcare facilities across the United States since its founding in 2010. As one of the nation's largest and fastest?growing healthcare staffing firms in the nation, we staff thousands of nursing, allied health, locum tenens, pharmacy, therapy, direct?hire, and non?clinical professionals across hospitals, clinics, long?term care facilities, labs and more. We're one of the most decorated staffing agencies in America-ranked a Top Travel Nursing Company by BluePipes, recognized among the fastest?growing and most diverse staffing firms by Inc. 5000, Staffing Industry, WBJ and USPAACC-and remain deeply committed to excellence, inclusion, and community impact.

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