RN - PACU

Cynet Health; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a PACU RN to provide postoperative care in a 1:1 patient ratio. The role focuses on airway management, pain control, vital signs, and rapid recovery assessments in a PACU setting.

Responsibilities include collaboration with surgeons and staff, documentation in Meditech, and coverage for weekends/holidays as needed. NC license or compact license is required along with BLS, ACLS, PALS, and CPI certifications.

Qualifications

• 1 year PACU experience required.
• Pediatric operating room experience required.
• NC license or compact license required.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, CPI certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients 1:1 in PACU; manage airways, pain levels, and vital signs.
• Collaborate with surgeons and healthcare professionals to ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Prepare patients for transfer to ambulatory unit after recovery.
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts.

Skills

PACU experience

Pediatric OR experience

Tools

Meditech

Job description

RN - PACU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience:

• One year of Main Client PACU experience required.


• Pediatric experience in the operating room required.

License:

• NC license or compact license required.

Certifications:

• BLS


• ACLS


• PALS


• CPI

Must-Have:

• Experience with Meditech charting system highly preferred.

Description:The Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is a specialized unit providing immediate postoperative care to patients following surgery.Patients are monitored at a 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio.PACU nurses are responsible for managing patient airways, pain levels, vital signs, and other postoperative needs before patients are transferred to the Ambulatory Surgery Unit for continued observation.The PACU operates as a collaborative, team-based department focused on patient safety and satisfaction.Staff work together to ensure a positive patient experience while utilizing the latest surgical technology and equipment.Collaboration occurs with board-certified surgeons and experienced healthcare professionals.Candidates must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts, typically one night per week.