Registered Nurse - Contract in NEW YORK, NY

Job Description

Job Description

Hours Per Week: 40.00
Hours Per Day: 8.00
Days Per Week: 5.00
Shift Time: NIGHTS: 4Ppm - 12am/7.5hrs/ 5 Days per week
Schedule Notes: Experience in recovering intubated patients' post-surgery.
Location: 3201 Kings Highway, BROOKLYN, NY 11234

Position Summary: We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The ideal candidate will have solid experience in recovering post-operative and intubated patients, administering medicated drips, and managing critical transitions from the operating room to recovery. This role is essential to ensuring patients receive safe, high-quality care during the immediate postoperative period in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities
• Provide comprehensive post-anesthesia care for patients recovering from surgical or invasive procedures.
• Monitor and assess patients’ vital signs, level of consciousness, airway, and pain management needs.
• Manage intubated patients and provide airway support as required.
• Administer IV fluids, medications, and medicated drips per physician orders.
• Accurately document patient assessments and interventions using EPIC EMR.
• Collaborate closely with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and perioperative team members to ensure continuity of care.
• Educate patients and families on post-surgical expectations, pain control, and discharge instructions.
• Maintain compliance with infection control, patient safety, and hospital policies.

Required Qualifications
• Active NYS Registered Nurse (RN) License – in good standing.
• BLS and ACLS certifications – required.
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience, including postoperative management and medicated drip experience.
• Experience recovering intubated patients post-surgery – required.
• EPIC EMR experience – highly preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Associate degree considered only if actively enrolled in a BSN program.

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