RN - PACU

PACU Registered Nurse

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse to join our Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). This position is essential for providing high-quality care to patients recovering from anesthesia and surgical procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess patients post-anesthesia, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
• Provide essential care to patients with a variety of surgical procedures including total hip and knee replacements, general surgery, urology, and neuro-surgery.
• Support pediatric dental procedures on some Fridays, with a 1:1 ratio for pediatric patients.
• Utilize Cerner for electronic medical records management.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members including hospitalists and intensivists available 24/7.
• Maintain effective communication with patients and their families regarding care and recovery processes.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
• Participate in orientation and training for new team members and assist in maintaining unit workflows.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a PACU or similar acute care setting.
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and PALS.
• Ability to interpret EKG strips and manage basic telemetries.
• Demonstrated flexibility to cover call outs and adapt to changing unit needs.
• Experience with at least one travel assignment is preferred.

Work Environment

• Shift Length: 8 hours, with varied start times (0730, 0830, 0930, 1030, or occasionally 1400).
• Call is required on evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight, with a 30-minute response time.
• No in-house staff on weekends; call only.
• Floating between PACU and Pre/Post Care Unit may be required based on patient volume.
• Unit ratios are generally 1:1 or 1:2.
• Initial orientation consists of 1 to 2 days in PACU with a preceptor.
• Unit assistants will be available to support nursing staff in daily operations.

Additional Information

Holiday time off requests will be considered but are not guaranteed. Candidates are expected to work two of the three major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's.

This role requires dependable, flexible professionals who can accommodate the scheduling needs of the unit while limiting call-outs.