RN PACU
Job Responsibilities
The PACU RN In collaboration with other members of the perioperative team, the Recovery Room RN develops, coordinates, and implements a plan of care based on patient assessment, knowledge of surgical procedures, anesthesia plan, physician orders, application of relevant policies/procedures and AORN/ASPAN guidelines.
• Perform a comprehensive nursing assessment of the post-op patient and closely monitor vital signs and levels of consciousness as the patient recovers from the effects of anesthesia
• Proactively observe and act accordingly to treat pain, nausea, and other patient post-op symptoms and any side effects of anesthesia
• Administer medications as ordered by the physician and assess the surgical site for bleeding / change bandages.
• Incorporate teaching into all aspects of nursing practice
Personality and culture fit are very important!
- Night shift diff 4.25
- Weekend diff $3
- Sign on: $15 K two year commitment
- Relo: case by case
- WILL TRAIN: must have at least 2+ years of Critical Care (ER/ ICU) exp or PACU experience
- Days shifts open
- Must take call- Typically 6 days of call per 4 week schedule, including one full weekend.
- Must be within 30 min of the hospital for call