TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in Saint Louis, Missouri, 63110!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night 3x12-Hour
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum of 1 year critical care experience required or experience from a Level I Trauma Center
License: Pending license accepted
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, proficiency in EKG interpretation, ventilation management, telemetry, and critical care
Must-Have: Proficiency in managing complicated postoperative patients including multiple drains, vasoactive drips, and mechanical ventilation
Description:
We are seeking a Registered Nurse for our Post Anesthesia Care Unit.
The ideal candidate will have experience in caring for complex surgical patients recovering from anesthesia.
Nurses will be responsible for preoperative assessments and educating patients prior to surgery.
Nurses will manage cases including urological, gynecological, and colorectal surgeries among others.
Candidates must demonstrate the ability to work with patients requiring advanced monitoring and care.
Shifts will include rotating start times in the evenings.
There will be a requirement for on-call availability.
Nurses are expected to work collaboratively within the interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.
This role demands high-level critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Candidate must pass an EKG exam related to dysrhythmia interpretation and management.