Nursing - PACU

Job Title: PACU
Location: Cody, Wyoming
Schedule: 5:00AM - 1:30PM x 5
Term: 13-week assignment with the potential for extension
Pay Rate
: $59 - $63/hr

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.

• 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

• 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

Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.