TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in Everett, Washington, 98201!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Duration: 8 Weeks
Shift: Day
Hours per Shift: 10
Experience: Minimum 1 year required
License: Valid State License required
Certifications: ACLS, BLS
Must-Have:
- Charge experience preferred
- Epic charting system experience preferred
Description:
The role involves providing care to patients in the post anesthesia recovery phase.
This includes managing pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.
Patients include those undergoing same-day surgeries and in-patients.
Common procedures involve vascular, orthopedic, gynecological, and spinal surgeries.
Additional types of surgeries include trauma, bariatric, and interventional radiology.
Nursing duties include assessment, monitoring, and pain management.
The nurse will also perform pre-operative assessments and post-operative care.
Documentation will be conducted using a specified electronic health record system.
Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams is essential for optimal patient outcomes.
The environment requires flexibility to float between similar facilities.
Weekend shifts may be required based on scheduling needs.
Providers are expected to commit to working holidays as needed.
Effective communication and patient education are crucial components of this role.