Nursing - PACU

Good Shepherd MC Direct Hire; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 87,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

401K

Credentialing Team

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Astrya Global Medical Staffing is seeking a PACU nurse for a 13-week assignment in Hermiston, Oregon. The role requires completing pre- and post-operative nursing assessments and collaborating with the anesthesia team.

Shifts run 2:00PM–10:30PM, five days a week, with potential extension. Eligible candidates will manage IV access, monitor patient status, and provide comprehensive peri-anesthesia care under guidelines.

Qualifications

• Nursing assessments in pre/postoperative care.
• Admissions according to standards of care.
• IV access initiation and management.
• Monitor vitals and report changes per guidelines.
• Use Aldrete scoring in PACU.

Responsibilities

• Complete nursing assessments on patients in pre/postoperative phase.
• Perform patient admissions according to established standards of care.
• Initiate and manage intravenous access.
• Observe patients' vital signs and report changes; intervene as needed.
• Use the Aldrete scoring system in PACU care.
• Maintain airway and respiratory function.
• Assist anesthesia with nerve blocks as needed.
• Document care and maintain patient privacy.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Postoperative care

IV access

Pain management

Vital signs monitoring

Team collaboration

On-call readiness

Tools

Aldrete scoring system

Job description

Job Title: PACU
Location: Hermiston, Oregon
Schedule: 2:00PM - 10:30PM x 5
Term: 13-week assignment with the potential for extension
Pay Rate: $63 - $68/hr

Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a PACU for a temporary assignment in Hermiston, Oregon. These positions are 13-week contracts with the ability to extend.

Responsibilities for a PACU:

• Complete nursing assessments on patients in the pre and postoperative phase of care
• Perform patient admissions according to established standards of care
• Initiate and manage intravenous access
• Closely observe patients for changes in heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, blood pressure, and consciousness; report and intervene as needed based on medical guidelines
• Use the Aldrete scoring system in PACU phase of care
• Ensure patients maintain a patent airway and adequate respiratory function
• Perform interventions to maintain the status of the patient's genitourinary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological systems, as well as fluid and electrolyte balance
• Inform medical staff about the patient's status consistently
• Administer pain medications and assess their effectiveness
• Treat post-operative nausea using medications and comfort measures
• Develop an individualized peri-anesthesia plan of care
• Assist anesthesia with various nerve blocks as needed
• Administer medications using the 8 rights of safe medication practices
• Assess and perform interventions to maintain the integrity of the patient's surgical sites to enhance tissue perfusion and promote infection prevention
• Perform interventions to maintain normothermia throughout the continuum of care
• Evaluate the patient's and their designated caretaker's knowledge level; provide education on expected outcomes, medication management, wound care, diet, activity, anesthesia side effects, when to seek medical care, signs and symptoms of complications, and other necessary educational needs
• Assess patients' progress towards desired outcomes
• Collaborate effectively with other disciplines and nursing staff as needed
• Transfer patient care as needed
• Delegate tasks per Oregon State Board of Nursing guidelines
• Use critical thinking, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills to build effective team relationships
• Pursue professional growth and development
• Advocate for patients and safeguard their privacy and health information
• Involve the patient and/or support person in decisions affecting their perioperative plan of care
• Adhere to safety protocols such as fall risk and infection control
• Document accurately in the electronic medical record
• Maintain required competencies
• Participate in required education programs as applicable to position
• Be available to float to other departments where qualified to perform patient care
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Work scheduled on-call rotation for the Post-Anesthesia Unit
• Monitor patients having local-only procedures in the OR and administer conscious sedation if certified

Benefits for a PACU:

• Weekly pay every Friday
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Pet Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan (matching)
• Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
• Referral Bonus up to $1,500

Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.