PACU Registered Nurse (RN)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly paychecks

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing seeks a PACU RN for travel assignments at healthcare facilities in Brentwood and Keene, NH. The nurse provides post-anesthesia care, monitors vital signs, and ensures patients awaken safely from anesthesia. You will assess sedation levels and respond to any immediate post-operative needs.

Travel nurses receive competitive pay, weekly paychecks, and comprehensive benefits. A current RN license in the state and preferred PACU certifications are required, with ACLS/PALS

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in the state where RN is working.
• One year PACU experience preferred.
• CPAN or CAPA certification preferred.
• ACLS and PALS certification per contract requirements.
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice.
• Current CPR 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

• Observe and treat a patient post-operation and monitor vital signs.
• Ensure safe waking from anesthesia and monitor levels of consciousness.
• Watch for adverse reactions and manage post-anesthesia recovery.

Skills

RN licensure

PACU experience

CPAN/CAPA preferred

ACLS/PALS preferred

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.

• 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
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

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.

Location: Brentwood, NH Work Setting: Healthcare Facilities Job Type: Travel

Location: Keene, NH Work Setting: Healthcare Facilities Job Type: Travel