RN:PACU

Registered Nurse (RN) – PACUWe are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to join our Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). In this role, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care to patients recovering from anesthesia after surgical procedures. Your expertise in critical care will be vital in ensuring patient safety and comfort.Unit InformationNumber of Beds: 19 Main PACU, 4 Beds in Atrium PACUNumber of Staff: 13 Full-Time EmployeesPatient Ratios:2:1 for stable patients1:1 for unstable ICU patients1:1 for pediatric patientsType of Equipment: Ventilators, Philips and GE monitors, Sigma Spectrum pumpsElectronic Medical Record (EMR) System: MeditechSchedule InformationShifts include a waterfall schedule with day shifts starting at various times throughout the morning. Night shift includes on-call responsibilities after designated hours. Weekend call rotates among staff.QualificationsRequired SkillsExperience in PACU or ICU settingsStrong neuro backgroundVentilator competencyPreferred SkillsExperience with drip titrationBackground in neurosurgeryEssential ResponsibilitiesSet up Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA) pumpConduct drip titrationPerform arterial line blood drawsIdeal Candidate AttributesExcellent organizational skillsAbility to multitask effectivelyTeam player and reliableRequired CertificationsAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)LocationRichmond, VA