RN - PACU

Registered Nurse

Job Title:

Registered Nurse

Profession:
Nursing

Specialty:
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience:

Minimum 2 years in specialty required

License:
Compact or Louisiana license required

Certifications:

ACLS, BCLS, PALS

Must-Have:
Candidates must be comfortable floating to pediatric PACU as needed. Experience in PACU or pre/post-operative care is preferred. Critical care post-operative experience is preferred.

Description:

This position supports patients for all major surgical services. The unit provides care for all surgical/procedural populations, except for patients requiring critical care services. Nurses care for pre-operative, Phase I, and Phase II recovery for both pediatric and adult populations. The department offers pre/post-operative care to patients in a total of 34 operating rooms across 2 floors. The first floor has 6 operating rooms, 2 cystoscopy suites, and a shared pediatric GI/lithotripsy room.

This section has a high volume of pediatric patients. The second floor includes 28 operating rooms and services cases from endoscopy, interventional radiology, and a pulmonary lab. Candidates should be prepared to care for patients of all ages during pre-operative and recovery phases. Special equipment used in the unit includes Hoyer lifts, bladder scanners, and Accuvein. Patient ratios are typically 1:2.

Scheduled weekends may be required. Candidates must be prepared to report as assigned by the unit manager in case of emergency events. Specific details about pay will be communicated during emergencies as impacts may vary. Travelers should not apply if they are not comfortable with these terms.