PACU Registered Nurse (RN)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Travel PACU RN to care for patients recovering from anesthesia in various Massachusetts facilities. The role requires active RN licensure in the travel state and PACU experience with certifications as required by contracts.

You will monitor vital signs, ensure patient safety as sedation wears off, and work in dynamic hospital settings Travel assignments are offered with competitive pay and benefits, including health/dental/vision and a 401(k).

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
• 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

• Care for patients in the PACU post-anesthesia and monitor awakening.
• Observe and treat post-operative patients, ensuring safe emergence from anesthesia and stable vitals.

Skills

RN licensure

PACU experience

CPAN

CAPA

ACLS

PALS

CPR

Health certificate

18+ age

Job description

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.

• 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


• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)


• 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.

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