PACU Registered Nurse (RN)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 93,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse (RN) for travel assignments in Columbus, OH. The RN will care for patients recovering from anesthesia in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, monitor vitals, and ensure safe awakening from anesthesia.

Requirements include an active RN license in the state, about 1 year PACU experience preferred, and ACLS/PALS certifications; CPAN or CAPA preferred. Weekly pay, health/dental/vision/life insurance, and a 401(k) plan are offered.

Qualifications

• 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) preferred.
• ACLS and PALS certification per contract requirements.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Cares for patients who have undergone anesthesia in the PACU.
• Monitors vital signs and levels of consciousness.
• Ensures sedation wears off safely and monitors for adverse reactions.

Skills

RN licensure

PACU experience

CPAN

CAPA

ACLS

PALS

CPR

TB screening

Health certificate

Compliance

Job description

PACU Registered Nurse (RN)

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Job Type: Travel

Pay: $2417 / Week

Hours: 40.00

Location: Columbus, OH

The post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) RN cares for patientswho have under gone anesthesia. Thepost-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) RN is responsible for observing and treating apatient postoperation and making sure that they safely awake fromanesthesia. The post-Anesthesia CareUnit (PACU) RN must monitor vital signs and levels of consciousness to makesure that the sedation is wearing off properly, there are no adverse reactionsoccurring 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 (CertifiedAmbulatory Perianesthesia Nurse) certification preferred
• ACLS and PALS certification per contract requirements
• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.