PACU Registered Nurse

If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. Initiate and maintain intravenous access and administer pre-operative medications as ordered & manage post-operative pain, nausea, vomiting, and other recovery-related symptoms.

What We Offer:

• Schedule:  Full-time, 36 hours, 6A-6P. Set schedule of Monday, Tuesday & Thursday. Occasional weekend night call which will be discussed further during interview.
• Department: Primarily working PACU with cross training to preop.
• Requirements: Prior PACU, pre-op, ED, ICU, med/surg or critical care experience is required. 
• Location: Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina

What We're Looking For:

• Education: 
  • 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred.
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. In order to be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.
• Experience: 
  • One year relevant experience, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: 
  • Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.

What You'll Do:

• Conduct comprehensive pre-operative nursing assessments, including medical history, allergies, medications, and baseline vital signs.
• Initiate and maintain intravenous access and administer pre-operative medications as ordered & manage post-operative pain, nausea, vomiting, and other recovery-related symptoms.
• Prepare patients for surgery by providing education regarding procedures, anesthesia, recovery expectations, and post-operative care.
• Monitor airway patency, respiratory status, oxygenation, circulation, neurological status, and pain levels during recovery.
• Perform ongoing post-anesthesia assessments and recognize complications requiring intervention.
• Assess surgical sites, drains, dressings, and drainage for signs of complications.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs, responding appropriately to changes in patient condition