PACU Registered Nurse (RN)
@ AmergisPACU Registered Nurse (RN)
About the job
Amergis, formerly Maxim Healthcare Staffing, connects healthcare professionals to meaningful work since 1988. The PACU RN role involves monitoring patients post-anesthesia, ensuring safe recovery, vital signs, and proper sedation wear-off in healthcare settings.
Requirements
- RN licensure in state
- One year PACU experience preferred
- ACLS and PALS certified
- CPAN or CAPA preferred
- Current CPR if applicable
Qualifications
- At least 18 years old
- Compliance with standards
- Current health certificate
- Meet federal, state, local requirements
Full job description
The post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) RN cares for patients who have under gone anesthesia. The post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) RN is responsible for observing and treating a patient postoperation and making sure that they safely awake from anesthesia. The post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) RN must monitor vital signs and levels of consciousness to make sure that the sedation is wearing off properly, there are no adverse reactions occurring and patients are regaining consciousness.
Minimum Requirements:
- Current RN licensure in the state in which RN is working.
- One year PACU experience preferred
- CPAN (Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse) or CAPA (Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse) certification preferred
- ACLS and PALS certification per contract requirements
- Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
- Current CPR if applicable
- TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
- Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
- Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Awards and recognition programs
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