Per Diem PACU Nurse - Compassionate Care, Flexible Schedule

Sierra Medical Center; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

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Job summary

Sierra Medical Center, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Registered Nurse for the PACU per diem unit. The role involves direct patient care from infant to geriatric in the postoperative setting, focusing on pain management, physiology monitoring, and timely communication with surgical teams.

Qualifications include RN licensure in Nevada, BLS, ACLS, and 2+ years PACU or acute care experience. Per diem schedule offers flexibility within a hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.
• Current Nevada nursing license.
• Current BLS certificate.
• Two (2) years minimum of nursing experience.
• Prefer one year full time or three years part time experience in acute care PACU setting.
• Current ACLS required.
• Handle with Care (or obtained within six months of employment) in required specialty.
• Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessment(s) required by the facility.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates supportive behaviors necessary for bedside report using IMAP & SBAR.
• Perform head-to-toe pre-procedure assessment on all patients and reassess post procedure as needed.
• Develop an individualized plan of care and evaluate effectiveness.
• Adequately assess and reassess pain; utilize pain management techniques.
• Educate patient and family regarding pain management.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Education

Nevada nursing license

BLS certificate

ACLS

Handle with Care training

Job description

Sierra Medical Center, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Registered Nurse for the PACU per diem unit. The role involves direct patient care from infant to geriatric in the postoperative setting, focusing on pain management, physiology monitoring, and timely communication with surgical teams.

Qualifications include RN licensure in Nevada, BLS, ACLS, and 2+ years PACU or acute care experience. Per diem schedule offers flexibility within a hospital environment.