RN - PACU

Cynet HealthStaff; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff is seeking a Registered Nurse for PACU to care for postoperative patients in a busy hospital environment. The role covers multiple surgical specialties, including pediatric cases, with opportunities to support ICU, Cath Lab, Endoscopy and IR patients.

The position requires a valid RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications, and a minimum of two years in PACU, ideally in a large hospital. Varied shifts and potential cross-campus assignments are possible.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of PACU experience.
• Active RN license required.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS.
• Experience caring for pediatric patients is essential.
• Experience in a large hospital (250+ beds) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care for all surgical specialties post-procedure patients, including adults and pediatrics.
• Monitor and manage ICU, Cath Lab, Endoscopy and IR patients as needed.
• Use Epic charting, monitor Phillips devices, vents and BiPAP when applicable.
• Maintain ASPAN-aligned nurse-to-patient ratios and hospital dress code.
• May float between campus units to cover Phase I PACU needs.

Skills

PACU experience

Pediatric patient care

High acuity patient care

Large hospital experience

Job description

RN - PACU

Profession: Registered Nurse

Specialty: Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Variable Days

Hours per Shift: 8 or 12 hours

Experience: Minimum of 2 years in PACU

License: Active RN License

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS

Must-Have

• Able to take pediatric patients (average of 5 to 15 children per day)
• Able to take high acuity patients
• Acute hospital experience; outpatient surgery center experience is not a match
• 2 years minimum PACU experience
• Experience in a large hospital (250+ beds)

Description:The position requires caring for all surgical specialties, including adults and pediatric patients post-procedures.The role involves caring for ICU, Cath Lab, Endoscopy, and IR patients.Equipment utilized includes Epic charting, AcuDose Medication Dispensing, Phillips monitors, vents, and BiPap.Critical Care experience is preferred.The schedule includes varied shifts, with the majority of hours from 0700 to 2300.Occasional night shifts and weekend rotation may be required.Staff may have to float between campuses for Phase I PACU needs.The bed size for this unit comprises an 18-bay Phase I PACU and a 14-bay Phase I PACU on two floors.The nurse-to-patient ratio follows ASPAN standards of 1-1 or 2-1.Dress code consists of hospital-provided scrubs.Training includes basic hospital and unit orientation and integration within the unit through buddy RN support.