RN - PACU
Listed on 2026-09-29
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Nursing
Surgical Assistant, Healthcare Nursing
RN - PACU
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Day Shift
Hours per Shift: 8 hours
Experience: Minimum of 2 years in Same Day Surgery, PACU, or ICU experience required
License: RN License
Certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA)
Must-Have: Must be able to take call; must have experience in Same Day Surgery; experience in admitting and discharging patients required
Description:
This position is in an outpatient surgical unit.
The RN will be responsible for the admission and discharge of surgical patients.
They will conduct nursing admission assessments and provide Phase I and Phase II post-anesthesia care.
Strong assessment, IV skills, and patient education abilities are essential.
Multitasking and effective communication with all team members are critical.
Candidates should have experience in a rural or outpatient facility.
Experience in preparing the operating room for surgery (pre-op) is required, in addition to preparing patients.
Patients ages 16 and older will be cared for.
The unit can accommodate up to 17 patients per day across an 8-bay setup.
The RN may need to step into the operating room to assist as needed.
Travel experience is preferred.
Requests for time off must be noted prior to submission and cannot exceed 5 days.
Scheduling requests will be strictly adhered to at the time of submission.
Candidates must have their own vehicle for transportation as public transport is not available in the area.
Please provide a detailed work history and skills checklist with the application.
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