RN - PACU

Cynet Health; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for PACU coverage in Washington, 13-week assignment. The role requires 2 years of PACU experience, WA or Compact licensure, and current BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications. Expect 40-hour weeks with 8- and 10-hour shifts, and a flexible start time.

The nurse will monitor patients in Phase 1 and Phase 2 recovery, read cardiac strips, and staff a 1:1 to 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio. Some weekend/holiday shifts may be available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years PACU experience.
• WA or Compact license in good standing.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• IV skills and EMR experience required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage Phase 1 and Phase 2 recovery.
• Read and interpret cardiac strips as part of patient care.
• Float between departments as needed to meet unit needs.
• Call requirements may be scheduled in the PACU.
• Nurse-to-patient ratios will be 1:1 to 1:3 based on patient needs.

Skills

IV skills

EMR experience

PACU experience

Job description

RN - PACU

Profession: RN (Registered Nurse)

Specialty: PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit)

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 8 and 10 hour shifts, Monday to Friday

Hours per Shift: 0530 - 1600 or 1000 - 1830 with some flexibility

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of PACU experience required; ICU experience not required

License: WA or Compact License

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS

Must-Have: IV skills, EMR experience

Description: The position is for a Registered Nurse in a PACU setting with a capacity of 26 beds.

Nurses will be expected to manage both Phase 1 and Phase 2 recovery.

Candidates must have prior PACU experience to assist in patient care.

Ratios will be 1:1 to 1:3 based on patient needs.

Candidates should be familiar with common cases including general, orthopedic, urology, gynecology, and ENT surgeries.

Nurses will be responsible for monitoring and reading cardiac strips as part of patient care.

Floating between departments may be required to meet unit needs.

There may be a call requirement scheduled in the PACU.

The dress code is hospital scrubs or navy blue.

Unit specific orientation will be provided.

Optional weekend, weekday, and holiday shifts may be available based on scheduling needs.

Nurse aids will be present in the unit to assist with care needs.

Experience as a charge nurse or house supervisor is beneficial.

Candidates should be open to recovering patients who may have come from an ICU setting.

Use of RT equipment such as vents, CPAP, or BiPAP is not required in this role.

This position offers guaranteed hours at 40 hours per week.

Candidates will be reviewed by the clinical department before moving forward with interviews.