RN - PACU

Job Opportunity

This position involves caring for patients in pre-operative, Phase I, and Phase II recovery settings. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of anesthesiology and the ability to provide exceptional care for patients post-surgery. Successful candidates will demonstrate critical thinking skills and the ability to assess incision sites, monitor body temperature, and track stability indicators as well as potential complications.

Job Duties

Provide care for patients in the pre-operative and recovery phases.

Monitor patients' vital signs and assess postoperative recovery statuses.

Utilize advanced knowledge of anesthesiology in patient care.

Demonstrate critical thinking in evaluating patient conditions.

Familiarity with various medical equipment, such as:

• Meditech
• PCA Pumps
• Pyxis
• Braun IV Pumps
• Cryocuff
• SCDs
• Bair PAWS Warmers
• HP Monitors
• Phillips Monitors

Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of experience as a critical care RN, with backgrounds in Emergency Room (ER) or Intensive Care Unit (ICU) settings accepted as substitutes for PACU experience.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications from the American Heart Association.

A valid professional nursing license in the state of Hawaii is required by the start of the assignment.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association is recommended and may be necessary for certain positions.

Other specialty-related certifications may be preferred or required (e.g., NIHSS & TNCC).

Shift Requirements

Shifts will vary between 8, 10, and 12 hours and may occur during days, evenings, nights, and weekends/holidays across various units (ASU and PACU). There is no guarantee of hours or shift preferences. Candidates may be required to be on call 0-3 times per month for 8-hour night shifts and 24-hour coverage on weekends/holidays.

Additional Information

Candidates must be available to arrive by Thursday before the start of the assignment to attend an employee health appointment on Friday. Please ensure availability for this timeline before accepting the offered start date.

Location

City: Honolulu, HI