Job Title: PACU RN
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: PACU
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum years of experience required.
License: Active Virginia State or Compact RN/LPN license required.
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS
Must-Have:
- Charting experience in EPIC required.
- IV therapy experience including blood products and central/PICC line care.
- Respiratory care experience with ventilated patients, chest tubes, and airway management.
- Neuro experience, including craniotomy, EVD, and spine surgery.
- Cardiac experience, including antiarrhythmics, antihypertensives, and vasopressors.
- Surgical procedure experience in various specialties.
- Monitoring and assessment skills.
- Pediatric management experience.
- Pre/Post-operative experience.
Description:
The PACU RN plays a critical role in the recovery of patients following surgical procedures.
This position requires a commitment to excellence and collaborative practice.
Typical shift hours are 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM.
Weekend shifts may be required every other weekend or a total of six shifts in a six-week scheduling block.
On-call duties will be assigned based on the sign-up sheet.
All requests for time off must be submitted upfront.
Employees are expected to work one holiday per 13-week contract.
The patient ratios maintain a standard of 1 nurse to 2 patients.
The position requires floating within the skill set as necessary.
Daily census ranges from 80 to 110 patients.
The patient population includes adolescents, infants, adults, and geriatrics.
In this role, nurses will encounter a variety of surgical specialties and complex cases.
The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills and a compassionate approach to patient care.