PACU Nurse: Advanced Post-Anesthesia Care Expert

Jobvite, Inc.; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental coverage

Paid Time Off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Free parking

Job summary

EvergreenHealth in Kirkland, WA is seeking an experienced PACU RN to join the Surgical Center's Pre- and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit team. You will provide direct and indirect nursing care for patients in PACU, covering phase 1 and phase 2, ensuring safety and timely recovery.

The role requires WA RN license, BLS and ACLS by start date, with PALS within 3 months of hire. A minimum of one year in PACU/ICU/ED helps you excel in this fast-paced environment. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Current Washington State RN license.
• BLS certification required by start date.
• ACLS certification required by start date.
• PALS certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Minimum of one year experience in PACU/ICU/ED or telemetry.
• Ability to identify EKG rhythms and related interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care in PACU per standards and policies.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care and transitions across care continuum.
• Maintain competencies per area of hire and population served.
• Support team in patient safety and crisis management.
• Advocate for ethical, holistic care and patient autonomy.

Skills

PACU

Airway management

EKG interpretation

Nursing

Team collaboration

Education

WA RN license

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

EvergreenHealth in Kirkland, WA is seeking an experienced PACU RN to join the Surgical Center's Pre- and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit team. You will provide direct and indirect nursing care for patients in PACU, covering phase 1 and phase 2, ensuring safety and timely recovery.

The role requires WA RN license, BLS and ACLS by start date, with PALS within 3 months of hire. A minimum of one year in PACU/ICU/ED helps you excel in this fast-paced environment. Competitive benefits offered.