RN - PACU

Registered NurseProfession: RN (Registered Nurse) Specialty: PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Days Hours per Shift: 8 hours (7:00 AM - 5:50 PM with Friday off) Experience: Minimum of 2 years in PACU License: Active RN License required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS Must-Have: PACU experienceDescription: The unit has a total of 20 beds, with 10 routinely staffed. The unit provides both Phase 1 and Phase 2 care. The nurse-to-patient ratios are: Pre-op: 1:4-5 Phase 1: 1:2 Phase 2: 1:3-4 There is no specialty surgery performed; common cases include general surgery, orthopedics, ENT, podiatry, endoscopy, GYN, minor back and vascular, pain management, and urology. Nurses are required to identify cardiac rhythms but are not expected to interpret ECG strips in detail. There are two patient care technicians shared between the prep area, PACU, and endoscopy. Ventilators are rarely used; respiratory therapists manage ventilated patients. If a patient requires ICU care post-operatively, the PACU nurse may accompany the patient as needed. The work schedule consists of weekday shifts with no weekend or holiday calls required. While there is no mandatory call or standby requirement, travelers should be open to it if needed. The department provides one week of orientation to cover all areas. Nurses are expected to wear hospital-provided scrubs.