Registered Nurse - Per Diem

Aura Health; Sun Valley (NV); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health in Nevada seeks a per diem Registered Nurse for the PACU to deliver direct perioperative care across ages, from infants to geriatrics. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate postoperative care during surgical, pain management, and endoscopic procedures.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the surgical team, strict adherence to safety standards, and education for patients and families on recovery and pain management.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN program with an active Nevada nursing license
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Experience in an acute care PACU environment preferred
• Ability to perform detailed assessments and develop individualized care plans
• Strong communication skills and proficiency in pain management techniques
• Handle with Care certification or willingness to obtain within six months
• Successful completion of pre-employment assessments

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive head-to-toe pre- and post-procedure assessments
• Monitor and manage patients' physiological status in immediate postoperative care
• Communicate with surgical team and anesthesia providers regarding patient condition
• Administer pain management and medications following guidelines
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies
• Assist with equipment maintenance and participate in performance improvement activities
• Educate patients and families on pain management and postoperative care

Skills

Active Nevada nursing license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Postoperative care

Communication skills

Pain management

Care planning

Pre-employment assessments

Education

RN program graduate

Job description

Role Overview

A Registered Nurse in the PACU provides direct patient care in a perioperative setting, addressing psychosocial, physical, and clinical needs of patients from infants to geriatrics. This per diem position involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating postoperative care for patients undergoing surgical, pain management, and endoscopic procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive head-to-toe pre- and post-procedure assessments
• Monitor and manage patients' physiological status in immediate postoperative care
• Communicate with surgical team and anesthesia providers regarding patient condition
• Administer pain management and medications following guidelines
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies
• Assist with equipment maintenance and participate in performance improvement activities
• Educate patients and families on pain management and postoperative care

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate of an accredited RN program with an active Nevada nursing license
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Experience in an acute care PACU environment preferred
• Ability to perform detailed assessments and develop individualized care plans
• Strong communication skills and proficiency in pain management techniques
• Handle with Care certification or willingness to obtain within six months
• Successful completion of pre-employment assessments

Core Values & Environment

We prioritize compassion, empathy, teamwork, quality, ethics, respect, service excellence, and innovation to ensure exceptional patient care and a supportive work environment.