RN - PACU

PACU Registered Nurse

The PACU Registered Nurse will be responsible for providing exceptional care to patients recovering from anesthesia. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a patient-centered environment, ensuring optimal recovery and comfort for post-operative patients.

Responsibilities

• Patient Monitoring: Continuously monitor vital signs (heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, temperature) and the patient's level of consciousness as they recover from anesthesia.
• Airway Management: Ensure a patent airway and adequate respiratory function, intervening quickly if an obstruction or respiratory distress occurs.
• Symptom and Pain Management: Administer medications, such as painkillers, anti-nausea drugs, and fluids, to manage post-operative symptoms effectively and keep the patient comfortable.
• Assessment and Intervention: Assess surgical sites for bleeding or complications, check dressings, and perform physical assessments. Recognize adverse reactions to anesthesia or surgery and initiate appropriate emergency interventions.
• Documentation and Communication: Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, and communicate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare team members regarding the patient's condition and care plan.

Schedule

This position offers a variable shift from 9:00 AM to 9:30 PM, with a commitment to 36 hours guaranteed per week.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum of 2 years of PACU experience is required.
• Current BLS certification (AHA) is required.
• Must hold a valid State RN license for Michigan.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here's why:

• SIA's Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA's Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!