RN - PACU

Registered Nurse

Profession: Nursing Specialty: PACU Duration: 11 months Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 8 hours (Monday to Friday) Experience: Minimum of 5 years total experience, with a mixture of critical care and PACU experience. License: Current state RN license required. Certifications: BSN, AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS Must-Have: - 5 years of experience in critical care and PACU - Experience in ambulatory or outpatient settings - Pain management experience - Pediatric PACU experience - Phase I and Phase II recovery experience - Preferred certifications: CPAN or CAPA

Description: The candidate will work in the PACU and Preoperative settings. Shift hours are variable but will not include nights. Staffing needs may require flexibility, with shifts typically spanning 8 hours. Occasional extension to 10 or 12-hour shifts may be necessary based on operational demands. The role requires the ability to float to various facilities as needed. Successful candidates will need to have completed references upon submission. Experience managing a variety of procedures and patient types is essential. Skills required include end-tidal CO2 monitoring and managing anesthesia care. Candidates should demonstrate proficiency in discharge instructions and patient education. They should possess strong communication skills for collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Familiarity with patient assessments, medication administration, and post-operative care is necessary. The work environment supports a diverse patient demographic, including adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Interdisciplinary support services are available, enhancing patient care. The facility schedules patients throughout the day, primarily Monday to Friday, with no weekend or on-call requirements.