RN - PACU

Cynet HealthStaff; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff seeks an experienced RN to join the PACU team for a 13-week assignment in Charleston, SC. The role focuses on pre- and post-operative patient care with emphasis on safety and family education.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of PACU or perioperative experience, an RN license, and ACLS certification (ACLS must be obtained within 90 days). BLS must be obtained within 90 days as well.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of PACU or perioperative experience.
• Active RN license with ADN or RN.
• ACLS and BLS certifications (must be obtained within 90 days).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients pre- and post-operatively and monitor recovery.
• Provide patient and family education on peri-operative care.
• Administer medications, IV therapy, and verify surgical site.
• Participate in universal protocols and team huddles; document changes.
• Identify emergencies and respond promptly with safe nursing care.

Skills

Postoperative care

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

RN license

Job description

RN - PACU

Profession: RN

Specialty: PACU

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 18:00-06:00

Hours per Shift: 36

Experience: Minimum of 2 years

License: Associate Degree (APRN) or Registered Nurse (RN)

Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (must be obtained within 90 days of employment)

Must-Have: Basic Cardiac Life Support (must be obtained within 90 days of employment)

Description:Evaluate patients prior to surgery.Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure and peri-operative process.Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification.Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols according to policy.Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team consisting of providers, surgeons, surgical technologists, and more.Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients.Assess patient condition, monitor throughout the shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided.Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment, and follow-up measures.