RN - PACU

Cynet HealthStaff; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff is seeking an RN for PACU coverage in Green Bay, WI. This 13-week contract serves diverse postoperative patients in a PACU setting, with an evening shift and 8-hour days.

The role focuses on rhythm interpretation, cardiac drip management, and clear discharge instructions. Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in Phase I/II PACU care, hold an RN license, and possess BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications; CAPA or CPAN is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years Phase I/Phase II PACU experience.
• RN license required; BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications (CAPA or CPAN preferred).
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac rhythms and manage cardiac drips.
• Experience providing discharge instructions to post-op patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide PACU care for diverse postoperative patients.
• Read rhythms, monitor cardiac drips, and discharge instructions.
• Collaborate with charge RNs and CNAs; float between recovery phases as needed.

Skills

PACU experience

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Discharge instructions

Team collaboration

Tools

EMR systems

IV pump systems

Job description

RN - PACU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: PACU

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Evening Shift

Hours per Shift: 8 hours

Experience: Minimum of 2 years Phase I/Phase II

License: RN

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS; CAPA or CPAN certification required

Must-Have:

Experience in PACU with various patient types.Ability to read and interpret cardiac rhythms.Experience managing cardiac drips and providing discharge instructions.Preferred experience recovering post-catheterization, bronchoscopies, and interventional radiology patients.

Description:This position involves working in a PACU setting.The facility serves a diverse patient population, including both inpatient and outpatient cases.Common diagnoses include general surgery, plastics, urology, gastroenterology, bariatrics, gynecology, neurosurgery, and orthopedics.Patients may be vented/ICU level, but intubated patients may occasionally be present in the PACU.The patient ratios are 1:3 in pre-op, 1:2 in Phase I, and 1:3 in Phase II recovery.Support within the department includes charge RNs and CNAs.There is a focus on teamwork, with all staff encouraged to assist one another.Technology used includes electronic medical records and intravenous pump systems.Travelers will float between recovery phases as needed.There are no weekend or holiday on-call requirements.RTO requests must not exceed four days.Professional attire is required, including solid color scrubs without logos.