$60,000–$120,000 Per Year
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Anesthesiology, Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiac Monitoring, Clinical Assessment, Critical Care, Electronic Medical Records, Intensive Care, MEDITECH, Medication Administration, Nursing, Organizational Skills, Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Patient Education, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Pediatrics, Postanesthesia, Prescription Drugs, Registered Nurse (RN), Urology
Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Recovery
Location: Anacortes,WA
Department/Unit: Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Preoperative Unit
Salary Range: $60,000 to $120,000 Yearly
Shift:8 Hours Days
Position Summary:
Elitecare Medical Staffing seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for our Recovery Unit within the PACU. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional patient care in a fast-paced environment, ensuring the highest standards of nursing practice.
Unit Overview:
- Preop Beds: 10
- PACU Beds: 4
- Nurse-Patient Ratios:
- Preop: 1:1 for admissions or up to 5 for discharges
- PACU: 1:2 (1:1 for airway management)
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients in the Preop and PACU settings.
- Monitor patients’ vital signs and recovery progress post-anesthesia.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
- Collaborate with surgical and anesthesia teams to facilitate optimal patient outcomes.
- Educate patients and their families on post-operative care and recovery.
Common Cases:
- Orthopedic surgeries (hips, knees, shoulders, ortho spine)
- TLIF, hernias, laparoscopic cholecystectomy
- OB/GYN procedures (hysteroscopy, hysterectomy)
- Urology (cystoscopy, prostate)
- ENT surgeries (including pediatric cases)
Required Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Experience and Skills:
- Must be a well-rounded nurse with strong critical care skills.
- Proficient in cardiac rhythm interpretation.
- Experience in a PACU or similar recovery setting is preferred.
Technology:
- Familiarity with Meditech EMR system.
Additional Information:
- The charge nurse oversees both PACU and outpatient areas without a patient assignment.
- A coordinator is available for support as needed; no house supervisor present.
- There are currently no nurse aids assigned to this unit.
- Patients on mechanical ventilation are directed to the ICU without recovery in the PACU.
If you are passionate about providing high-quality recovery services and are looking for an opportunity to grow in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply!