RN - PACU

RN - PACU Profession: Nursing Specialty: Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Shift Hours per Shift: 8 hours Experience: Minimum of 2 years in Same Day Surgery, PACU, or ICU experience required License: RN License Certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA) Must-Have: Must be able to take call; must have experience in Same Day Surgery; experience in admitting and discharging patients required Description:This position is in an outpatient surgical unit.The RN will be responsible for the admission and discharge of surgical patients.They will conduct nursing admission assessments and provide Phase I and Phase II post-anesthesia care.Strong assessment, IV skills, and patient education abilities are essential.Multitasking and effective communication with all team members are critical.Candidates should have experience in a rural or outpatient facility.Experience in preparing the operating room for surgery (pre-op) is required, in addition to preparing patients.Patients ages 16 and older will be cared for.The unit can accommodate up to 17 patients per day across an 8-bay setup.The RN may need to step into the operating room to assist as needed.Travel experience is preferred.Requests for time off must be noted prior to submission and cannot exceed 5 days.Scheduling requests will be strictly adhered to at the time of submission.Candidates must have their own vehicle for transportation as public transport is not available in the area.Please provide a detailed work history and skills checklist with the application. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cynet Health