PACU RN PRN - Critical Post-Op Care

Rapides Regional Medical Center; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, LA is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse (PRN) to support immediate post-operative care.Responsibilities include airway management, neuro and cardiac monitoring, wound care, and collaboration with the surgical/anesthesia teams. On-call availability during select non-business hours will be discussed in the interview.

The role requires ACLS within 30 days, PALS within 6 months, and BCLS/CPR within 30 days, plus 1 year of acute care RN experience.

Qualifications

• ACLS within 30 days of employment start date.
• PALS within 6 months of employment start date.
• RN Diploma and RN license required.
• BCLS/CPR for Healthcare Providers within 30 days of employment start date.
• 1 year acute care RN experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered care in the PACU setting.
• Collaborate with surgical and anesthesia teams during recovery.
• Independently deliver safe nursing care with critical thinking and leadership.
• Assess and monitor patient condition; document changes and care provided.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, treatment, and follow-up.

Skills

Airway management

Neurological monitoring

Cardiac monitoring

Patient education

Education

Registered Nurse Diploma

RN license

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Job description

Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, LA is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse (PRN) to support immediate post-operative care.Responsibilities include airway management, neuro and cardiac monitoring, wound care, and collaboration with the surgical/anesthesia teams. On-call availability during select non-business hours will be discussed in the interview.

The role requires ACLS within 30 days, PALS within 6 months, and BCLS/CPR within 30 days, plus 1 year of acute care RN experience.