Job description

Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse for our Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in patient care, particularly in urgent care and inpatient settings. As a PACU nurse, you will play a crucial role in monitoring patients recovering from anesthesia, ensuring their safety and comfort during the critical post-operative period. Your expertise in airway management and aseptic techniques will be essential as you provide high-quality care to patients of all ages, including infants.

Duties

• Monitor and assess patients' vital signs and overall condition post-surgery.
• Administer medications as prescribed and manage intravenous (IV) lines.
• Provide immediate care for any complications or emergencies that may arise.
• Collaborate with surgical teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Educate patients and their families about post-operative care and recovery processes.
• Maintain accurate patient records using electronic health record systems such as Athenahealth.
• Implement infection control protocols, ensuring aseptic techniques are followed at all times.
• Assist with the transition of patients to inpatient units or home community care as needed.

Certfications: ACLS, BLS

Skills

• Cardiovascular - Care of the Patient
• Strong knowledge of urgent care practices and hospital medicine.
• Proficiency in airway management techniques for various patient demographics.
• Experience in providing infant care within a clinical setting is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Ability to work well under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple patients and tasks efficiently.
• Commitment to delivering compassionate patient-centered care.

This position is the pre and post procedure area for the Cardiac Cath Lab and IR. Expreince working withrecovering cardiac patients is required.

**Start times vary from 0600 to 1100. There is a call requirement of up to 3 shifts in a two week period which could include weekend call. Weekend call is Saturday from 0600 to Sunday at 0600 and Sunday from 0609 to Monday at 0600

Requirement: PACU or recovering of Heart Cath experience. Minimum of three years, but five is preferred.

Start date:? ASAP
Ratios:?? 1:3

First-timers accepted: Y

Weekend REQ:?? Y

Certs REQ:??

Is on-call REQ? Y
Will this traveler need to float between like units??Yes
Open to accommodating block schedule???Per manager discretion

Locals accepted: Yes

Job Types: Full-time, Travel nursing, Contract

Pay: $67.61 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Anesthesiology

Physical Setting:

• Hospital

Work Location: In person