Preop/PACU Registered Nurse — Acute Care Expert

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai's Preoperative (PreOp) and Post Anesthesia care units (PACU) include over 100 bays within the main medical center and Advanced Health Science Pavilion. Our perianesthesia nurses are highly skilled critical care professionals who monitor patients through anesthesia recovery and ensure safety, with a Magnet-designated nursing environment and state-of-the-art facilities.

We seek experienced PACU nurses with CA RN licensure, ACLS/PALS, and 3 years of acute care PACU/ICU experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current California State RN License required.
• ACLS and PALS certifications required.
• For RN III: Specialty Certification (e.g. CPAN) may be obtained within one year of hire.
• Minimum 3 years recent acute RN experience in PACU or Surgical ICU.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and record patients' vital signs in PACU.
• Watch for anesthesia side effects and adverse reactions.
• Prepare to handle emergencies to ensure patient safety.

Skills

Critical care nursing

ACLS

PALS

PACU experience

Education

BSN or higher preferred

Job description

Cedars-Sinai's Preoperative (PreOp) and Post Anesthesia care units (PACU) include over 100 bays within the main medical center and Advanced Health Science Pavilion. Our perianesthesia nurses are highly skilled critical care professionals who monitor patients through anesthesia recovery and ensure safety, with a Magnet-designated nursing environment and state-of-the-art facilities.

We seek experienced PACU nurses with CA RN licensure, ACLS/PALS, and 3 years of acute care PACU/ICU experience.