Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Duration: 8 Weeks
Shift: Day
Hours per Shift: 10
Experience: Minimum 1 Year Preferred
License: Valid State License required
Certifications: ACLS, BLS
Must-Have:
- Previous charge experience preferred
- Experience with Epic charting system preferred
Description:
The position involves working in a Level II Trauma Center.
The unit follows ASPAN standards.
Patients will include pediatric (1 year and older), adults, and geriatric populations.
The role includes caring for same-day surgeries, inpatient admissions, and observation patients.
Types of surgeries include vascular, general surgeries, orthopedic, pediatric, urology, gynecology, neuro/spine, podiatry, ophthalmology, thoracic, trauma, bariatric, ENT, oral, plastics, cardiovascular lab, and interventional radiology.
Daily census ranges from 80-100 patients.
The unit is equipped with a supportive interdisciplinary team including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, and more.
Special skills required include ambulatory/outpatient care, inpatient care, pre-post procedures, conscious sedation, pain assessment and management, medication reconciliation, and discharge instructions.
Floating to other facilities may be required.
Weekend coverage may be included based on scheduling.
Candidates must commit to working three of five holiday shifts.
References are required from recent professional experience.