RN - PACU

Cynet Health; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an RN to join the PACU and Preoperative teams. The role requires a minimum of 5 years in critical care and PACU, with ambulatory/outpatient experience and pediatric PACU exposure. Certifications include BSN, BLS, ACLS, and PALS.

Shift is days, 8 hours per shift, typically Monday to Friday. Flexibility to float to multiple facilities is possible; nights are not required. The candidate must hold a current California RN license and have strong communication with

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years total nursing experience with critical care and PACU settings.
• Ambulatory/outpatient experience preferred; pediatric PACU experience valued.
• Experience in pain management and post-operative care required.

Responsibilities

• Provide PACU and Preoperative care in a multi-facility setting.
• Perform end-tidal CO2 monitoring and manage anesthesia-related care.
• Deliver discharge instructions and educate patients and families.

Skills

Critical care

PACU

Ambulatory/outpatient

Pain management

Pediatric PACU

Phase I/II recovery

End-tidal CO2 monitoring

Discharge instructions

Education

BSN

Job description

RN - PACU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: PACU

Duration: 11 months

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 8 hours (Monday to Friday)

Experience: Minimum of 5 years total experience, with a mixture of critical care and PACU experience.

License: Current state RN license required.

Certifications: BSN, AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS

Must-Have:

• 5 years of experience in critical care and PACU
• Experience in ambulatory or outpatient settings
• Pain management experience
• Pediatric PACU experience
• Phase I and Phase II recovery experience
• Preferred certifications: CPAN or CAPA

Description:The candidate will work in the PACU and Preoperative settings.Shift hours are variable but will not include nights.Staffing needs may require flexibility, with shifts typically spanning 8 hours.Occasional extension to 10 or 12-hour shifts may be necessary based on operational demands.The role requires the ability to float to various facilities as needed.Successful candidates will need to have completed references upon submission.Experience managing a variety of procedures and patient types is essential.Skills required include end-tidal CO2 monitoring and managing anesthesia care.Candidates should demonstrate proficiency in discharge instructions and patient education.They should possess strong communication skills for collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.Familiarity with patient assessments, medication administration, and post-operative care is necessary.The work environment supports a diverse patient demographic, including adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.Interdisciplinary support services are available, enhancing patient care.The facility schedules patients throughout the day, primarily Monday to Friday, with no weekend or on-call requirements.