Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op in Louisville, KY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op
Location: Louisville, KY
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in Louisville, Kentucky, 40201!

Job ID: 899667

Job Title


Registered Nurse - PACU (Perianesthesia)

Location


Louisville, KY | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Days | Onsite | Main PACU operates 24/7/365; Pre-op and Preinduction close by 1800; OCC PACU closes by 2100. Schedules are made in 6-week increments and must meet department needs. On-call coverage may be required during holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pre-operative and post-operative nursing care for a complex patient population including ortho, ENT, general surgery, transplants, endovascular, cardiac, robotics, thoracic, neuro-endovascular, cranial and spine, podiatry, urology, and reconstructive plastics cases
• Manage complex post-op recovery including ventilator management, multiple drips, spinal drains, and invasive lines using strong ICU-level clinical skills
• Maintain patient ratios of 1:1 or 1:2 in accordance with ASPAN standards
• Float between Pre-op, Phase I, Phase II, and adjacent recovery areas including the Outpatient Care Center (OCC), serving outpatient, inpatient, and post-op admit patients
• Document accurately using Cerner EMR; operate Plum ICU Medical IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Philips monitoring systems
• Maintain current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications throughout the duration of the assignment

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Kentucky
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum of 2 years of PACU or perianesthesia nursing experience
• Prior travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers will not be considered
• Demonstrated ICU-level skills including ventilator management, vasopressor/drip management, spinal drain management, and invasive line care
• Strong assessment skills; must be self-driven, adaptable, and willing to learn

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with Cerner EMR in a perioperative or critical care setting
• Familiarity with a high-volume, multi-specialty surgical environment
• Experience caring for complex surgical populations including transplant, neuro, cardiac, and thoracic patients

Why Join Us

• Work within a well-supported department that includes Charge RN coverage, PCAs, an on-unit Educator, Rapid Response Team available 24/7, Hospitalists, Residents, Attendings, and Fellows
• Scrubs are provided and badge-access parking is available at no cost

About Malone Healthcare

At Malone Healthcare, there’s nothing we love more than helping healthcare professionals and healthcare facilities connect to accomplish amazing things. Our values-based approach means you’ll always get our undivided attention and a work ethic you can count on. Start your journey with flexibility and opportunity to fit your schedule.

As a healthcare provider, you have decided to take on a career that will challenge you in many ways and provide you with one of the most rewarding experiences you can have in life, helping others. At Malone Healthcare, we are here to help you become the healthcare professional that you wish to be by providing you with the best job opportunities possible. 

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