RN - Recovery (PACU)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: RN - Recovery (PACU)

Location: Anacortes, Washington

Department/Unit: Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Preoperative Area

Salary Range: $22 to $40 per hour

Shift: 8 Hour Variable

Number of Positions: 2

Elitecare Medical Staffing is seeking two skilled and dedicated Registered Nurses (RNs) for the Recovery Unit (PACU) in Anacortes, Washington. This role is crucial for providing high-quality care to patients recovering from anesthesia and surgical procedures.

• Provide nursing care in the Preop and PACU settings, ensuring patient safety and comfort during recovery.
• Monitor patients in Phase 1 and Phase 2 recovery, assessing vital signs and levels of consciousness.
• Maintain a nurse-patient ratio of 1:1 for admissions in Preop and up to 5 for discharges; PACU ratio of 1:2, escalating to 1:1 for airway management.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, adhering to protocols and safety standards.
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and nursing staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and their families on recovery processes and post-operative care.
• Document all assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).

• Preop Beds: 10 beds
• PACU Beds: 4 beds
• Common Cases: Orthopedic procedures (hips, knees, shoulders), ortho spine, TLIF, hernias, lap chole, OB, GYN procedures, hysteroscopy, hysterectomy, urology (cysto, prostate), ENT cases, pediatric cases (tubes, tonsils, adenoids), endoscopy.

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington.
• Required Certifications:
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in recovery or critical care preferred.
• Strong critical care skills and knowledge of cardiac rhythms.
• Familiarity with Meditech EMR preferred.

• Charge Nurse/House Supervisor: Charge nurse for both PACU and outpatient; typically does not take patient assignments. Coordinator available as needed.
• Respiratory Therapy Equipment: No vents; patients on vents go directly to ICU.
• ICU Recovery: ICU patients do not recover in PACU.
• RN Responsibilities: RNs are responsible for reading cardiac strips.

If you are passionate about providing exceptional recovery care and looking for an opportunity to grow in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply!