Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit; PACU​/Pre-Post Op in Charlotte, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op Location: Charlotte, NC Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 11 Weeks Start Date: ASAP

Travel Nurse Source  is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in Charlotte, North Carolina, 28210!

Registered Nurse – PACU

Charlotte, NC | Ambulatory / Outpatient

Contract | Days | 8-Hour Shifts (mix of 06:00–14:30 and 07:30–16:00) | 4x8 or 5x8 schedule | No call requirement | No weekend requirement

• Provide pre- and post-operative care across all patient age groups including infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Administer and manage discharge instructions, perform medication reconciliation, and obtain operative/procedural consent
• Start and maintain IVs and perform phlebotomy as required
• Implement Malignant Hyperthermia Protocol and conduct thorough pain assessment and management
• Float to other area ambulatory surgery centers as needed on a rare basis
• Operate in a non-computerized charting environment; complete pre-start modules prior to first day

• Minimum 2 years of PACU or related RN experience required
• Active NC RN license or valid Compact nursing license (pending license acceptable for submission)
• ACLS (ALS), BLS, and PALS certifications required
• Demonstrated skills in ambulatory/outpatient work setting
• Proficiency in starting and maintaining IVs
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Local candidates are welcome to apply

• Experience in Pedi PACU, Phase I PACU, and/or Phase II Recovery
• Surgical case experience in ENT (including tonsillectomy), general surgery, and ophthalmology (including cataract extraction and eye trauma)
• Proficiency with emergency medications, narcotics/opioid analgesics, and reversal agents; airway assessment and placement of oral/nasal airways
• Familiarity with general, local, and Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC) anesthesia types; experience with pre/post-operative procedures including 12-lead EKG/ECG and follow-up phone calls

• First-time travelers are welcome, making this an excellent opportunity to launch your travel nursing career in a supportive outpatient surgical environment
• Scrubs are provided and orientation is offered on the unit to set you up for success from day one

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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