Nursing - PACU

Perioperative/PACU Nursing - Registered Nurse

Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a PACU for a temporary assignment in Cody, Wyoming. These positions are 13-week contracts with the ability to extend.

Location: Cody, Wyoming

Schedule: 5:00AM - 1:30PM x 5

Term: 13-week assignment with the potential for extension

Pay Rate: $59 - $63/hr

Responsibilities for a PACU:

• Provide direct patient care, evaluate outcomes, and adjust the nursing care process as indicated to ensure optimal patient care

• Perform focused assessments and reassessments for pediatric, adolescent, geriatric, and general patient populations

• Monitor hemodynamic status of patients and correctly interpret results

• Demonstrate knowledge of cardiac monitoring, identify arrhythmias, and intervene using ACLS and PALS algorithms and physician orders

• Prepare patients for examination or procedures and assist the physician as needed

• Maintain accurate and continued nursing documentation including patient history, condition, vital signs, treatment, response to intervention, and change of status

• Treat patients and their families with respect and dignity; function as a liaison between the patient, physician, and other healthcare providers

• Educate patients based on identified learning needs, evaluate effectiveness of patient learning, include family in teaching as appropriate, and review discharge instructions

• Maintain current knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age and patient clinical condition; calculate, prepare, hang, monitor, and discontinue IV fluids and medication drips

• Perform treatments and procedures as directed, within the individual's training and capabilities

• Ensure all rooms and work areas are kept clean, stocked, and ready for use

• Verify supplies are stocked and stored in appropriate locations

• Complete daily department tasks, monthly outdates, and survey compliance checks as scheduled

• Communicate questions and concerns through the chain of command as appropriate

• Assist with the orientation of new employees to the department

• Supervise and provide nursing students opportunities to observe and learn

• Attend mandatory in-services, yearly education days, and department meetings; enhance professional growth by attending educational offerings pertaining to Perioperative Nursing

• Collaborate with other departments to coordinate smooth patient transfers

• Maintain current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications

• Obtain TNCC certification within 6 months of hire or as class availability allows

• Maintain current state licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse

• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested

Benefits for a PACU:

• Weekly pay every Friday
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Pet Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan (matching)
• Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
• Referral Bonus up to $1,500