RN - PACU

Cynet HealthStaff; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff is seeking an RN for the PACU to support post-anesthesia care across varied patient ages and surgical types. The role emphasizes assessment, monitoring, and pain management in the recovery phase.

Responsibilities include pre/post-operative care, documentation in the electronic health record, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Flexibility to float between facilities and weekend/holiday coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year RN PACU experience.
• Valid State License required.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to PACU patients across pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.
• Monitor, assess, and manage pain in post-anesthesia recovery.
• Perform pre-operative assessments and post-operative care; document in electronic health record.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams; float between facilities as needed.
• Possibly work weekends and holidays based on scheduling.

Skills

Charge experience

Epic charting system

Education

ACLS

BLS

Job description

RN - PACU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Duration: 8 Weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 10

Experience: Minimum 1 year required

License: Valid State License required

Certifications: ACLS, BLS

Must-Have:

• Charge experience preferred
• Epic charting system experience preferred

Description:The role involves providing care to patients in the post anesthesia recovery phase.This includes managing pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.Patients include those undergoing same-day surgeries and in-patients.Common procedures involve vascular, orthopedic, gynecological, and spinal surgeries.Additional types of surgeries include trauma, bariatric, and interventional radiology.Nursing duties include assessment, monitoring, and pain management.The nurse will also perform pre-operative assessments and post-operative care.Documentation will be conducted using a specified electronic health record system.Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams is essential for optimal patient outcomes.The environment requires flexibility to float between similar facilities.Weekend shifts may be required based on scheduling needs.Providers are expected to commit to working holidays as needed.Effective communication and patient education are crucial components of this role.