Registered Nurse - PACU - RR26-07566

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse – Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Location: Bronx, NY
Type: Contract
Duration: 14 Weeks
Shift & Schedule: Day Shift (3x12s) | 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM | 3 Shifts Per Week | Approximately 34.5 – 37.5 Hours Per Week
Pay Rate: $2,725 - $3,492/Week

Position Overview:

Navitas Healthcare, LLC is seeking a Registered Nurse – Post Anesthesia Care Unit for an exciting Contract opportunity in Bronx, NY.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess patients recovering from anesthesia and surgical procedures.

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and ongoing patient evaluations.

• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders.

• Initiate and maintain IV access and infusion therapies.

• Monitor patients receiving conscious sedation and respond appropriately to changes in condition.

• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and multidisciplinary care teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

• Provide patient and family education regarding post-procedure care and recovery expectations.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, patient safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Support quality patient outcomes through evidence-based nursing practice.

Required Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN/ADN) from an accredited Nursing Program required.

• Active New York State Registered Nurse License required.

• Primary Source Verification of RN License and Registration through NYSED required.

• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Certification required.

• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical Nursing experience required.

• Minimum 2 years of IV Insertion experience required.

• Minimum 2 years of Phlebotomy experience required.

• Minimum 2 years of Conscious Sedation experience required.

• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and advanced IV therapy skills.

• Knowledge of post-anesthesia recovery standards and the ability to recognize and manage post-operative complications.

• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

• English language proficiency (Speak, Read & Write) required.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment with a strong patient safety and quality care focus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.

• Previous PACU experience preferred.

• Experience in high-acuity acute care settings preferred.

• Strong knowledge of surgical recovery and patient monitoring preferred.

• Experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems preferred.

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About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a Joint Commission Certified / WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.