RN - PACU

PACU Registered Nurse Job Description This is a critical role focused on maintaining the respiratory and cardiac status of patients awakening from anesthesia. The PACU Registered Nurse will continually assess patients, carry out physician orders, and ensure patient safety and comfort. Responsibilities Regularly assess patient needs and provide skilled nursing services as per the physician's authorized plan of care and accepted standards of nursing practice. Provide direct resident care including medication administration, treatments, assisting with transfers, and responding to alarms. Evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment plan and collaborate with team members to update or revise the plan to improve patient care. Process physician/provider orders accurately and in a timely manner while performing ordered care. Follow up on medication changes and order clarifications. Schedule This position requires a variable day shift lasting 12 hours, with start times between 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM. On-call duty and weekend shifts are also necessary. Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure Minimum of 2 years of PACU experience is required. Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification. Active Michigan nursing license as verified by LARA and/or Nursys. NIHSS Certification (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) is required. Why ARMStaffing? At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer: Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why: SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019 SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023 Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023 Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting! Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. #J-18808-Ljbffr