RN - PACU

RN - PACU

Profession: Registered Nurse

Specialty: Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day shift

Hours per Shift: 9 hours

Experience: Minimum of 2 years

License: License required

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS

Must-Have: Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS

Description:

Department: PACU

Number of Beds: 5 (Phase 1 and Phase
2)
Phase 1 in PACU is covered by PACU staff and travelers.

Phase 2 in ACU is for pre-op outpatient.

Nurse to Patient Ratios: 1-2:1.Common Cases:
General surgery, orthopedic total joint replacements, minor cases, ENT, urology, gynecology, cesarean sections, and podiatry.

Experience: Previous travel experience preferred.

2 to 5 years of PACU experience is preferred but strong candidates with less experience will be considered.

EMR System:
Meditech.

Charge Nurse/House Supervisor: OR Charge RN, RNs are self-sufficient and can manipulate their assignments.

Nurse Aids:
No aids are available on this unit.

RT Equipment:
Majority of patients are extubated before PACU, with CPAP/BiPAP available.

ICU Patients:
Occasionally, intubated patients are transported back to ICU after OR, for ICU care.

RNs read cardiac strips.

Shifts & Scheduling:
Shifts are 9 or 10 hours that rotate to cover late discharges.

Schedules are set 4 weeks in advance for 6 weeks, with no self-scheduling.

Weeknight/Call Requirements:
Average of 1 weeknight per week.

Weekend/Call Requirements:
Average of one weekend every 5-6 weekends.

Holiday/Call Requirements:
Call coverage is required.

Call Response Time: 30 minutes.

Floating Requirements: PACU RNs cover the pre-op holding room, assisting with antibiotic administration and fluids.

Scrub Color:
Scrubs are provided.

Department specific orientation: 1-2 weeks with a preceptor required.

Note:

All travelers with previous employment must disclose it for a DNU check.