PACU

Registered Nurse Perioperative

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: 12-Hour Day Shifts Hours per Shift: Combination of three shifts per week, must include one 0800-2030 shift Experience: Minimum of 1 year License: Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS Must-Have: 1 year of PACU experience, cardiac experience preferred Description: The position is for the PACU unit. Nurse-patient ratios are Pre-op: 1:3; Phase 1: 1:2; Phase 2: 1:3. Common cases include anesthesia recoveries and sedation for outpatients and inpatients. Typical procedures involve heart catheterizations, both left and right, pacemakers, ablations, and electrophysiology studies. Structural heart procedures include TAVRs, LAAOs, and PFO closures. Vascular surgeries include carotid endarterectomies, carotid stenting, bypasses, AAA repairs, and angiograms. Thoracic procedures include hiatal hernia repairs, lung resections, mediastinoscopies, and EGDs. CT surgery recovery includes CABGs and valves, but does not include open sternotomy patients or LVADs. The electronic medical record system used is EPIC. Charge nurses do not take assignments. Nurse aide support is provided by Perioperative Care Assistants, with 3-5 per day covering the unit collectively. Registered nurses are responsible for reading cardiac strips. ICU patients may occasionally recover in PACU. Call is required and will be assigned as needed. Call shifts include weekends and hospital-recognized holidays, rotating equally among the nursing staff. Call hours are from 0600-1830, with a one-hour response time. Floating to other units is not required. Scrub color/dress code is provided, and a survival guide is available. There is a cancellation policy of 2 shifts for 13-week assignments. Charting is conducted using the EPIC system. A BSN degree is not required for this position. The care setting is acute. Shifts must include a combination of three designated 12-hour shifts per week. Required certifications are ACLS and BLS.

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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