RN - PACU

PACU RN

Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day shifts Hours per Shift: 9 hours Experience: 2 years of PACU experience required License: Current RN license required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS Must-Have: - 2 years of PACU experience - Ability to understand irregular rhythms - Flexibility to work both Phase 1 and Phase 2 if needed

Description: This is a Post Anesthesia Care Unit position. The unit has 34 beds and primarily focuses on Phase 1 recovery. Nurse to patient ratios are 2:1 in Phase 1. Common cases include robotic prostatectomy, total knee/hip, robotic hysterectomy, and bariatric procedures. 2-3 nursing assistants are available in the department. Respiratory therapy will bring equipment to the department as needed. ICU patients do not recover in the PACU, as they are directed to the unit. There is some call required during the week and on weekends. The call response time is one hour. If trained, there may be opportunities to float to Post-op or Pre-op. Scrubs are provided for this position. Each RN will clock in and out at the facility.