RN - PACU

Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse position available in the PACU specialty. The assignment is for a duration of 8 weeks. Shifts will be during the day for 10 hours each. Registered Nurses are responsible for a diverse patient population, including pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. The unit manages same-day surgeries as well as admitted in-patients and observation patients. Types of surgeries include vascular, general surgeries, orthopedic, pediatric, urology, gynecology, neuro/spine, podiatry, ophthalmology, thoracic, trauma, bariatric, ENT, oral, plastics, cardiovascular lab, and interventional radiology. Candidates should be familiar with ASPAN standards and demonstrate skills in pre and post-operative care. Experience in dysrhythmia recognition and management, conscious sedation, and narcotic/opioid analgesia is required. Responsibilities include starting and maintaining IVs, interpreting lab values, and providing discharge instructions. Candidates will be expected to work up to 70 hours in a two-week pay period. Travelers may be expected to float between nearby facilities when necessary. Candidates should be available to work holidays as required. References covering one year of experience in the last three years are required. Two references can include charge RNs or other lead nursing staff.