RN - PACU

Cynet Health; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health seeks an experienced RN to join the PACU team for a 13-week assignment in Lewiston, ME. The role requires ambulatory and inpatient PACU expertise, with strong skills in arterial line management, dysrhythmia recognition, blood product administration, and IV initiation.

Flexibility to work variable shifts and call rotations is essential, as is prior pediatric PACU and Phase I recovery experience.

Qualifications

• Ambulatory/outpatient experience required.
• Inpatient experience required.
• Level III trauma center experience required.
• Pediatric PACU and Phase I recovery experience.
• Arterial lines management.
• Dysrhythmia recognition and management.
• Experience with Endo/Laparoscopic, General, Gynecological and Orthopedic procedures.
• Blood product administration.
• Central line care and management.
• Phlebotomy skills.
• IV starts and medication administration including antiarrhythmics and opioids.
• Procedural sedation experience.

Responsibilities

• Work variable shifts including early mornings and evenings.
• Call rotations during weeknights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Conduct pre-op assessments and review histories.
• Monitor patient recovery and manage PCA pumps.
• Familiarity with electronic health records is preferred.
• Communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Ambulatory/outpatient experience

Inpatient experience

Level III trauma center

Pediatric PACU/Phase I experience

Arterial lines management

Dysrhythmia recognition

Blood product administration

Central line care

Phlebotomy

IV start and meds administration

Procedural sedation

Communication skills

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

RN - PACU

Profession: RN

Specialty: PACU

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Variable

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: Minimum of 2 years

License: RN License required

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS

Must-Have:

• Ambulatory/Outpatient experience
• Inpatient experience
• Level III Trauma Center experience
• Pediatric PACU and Phase I Recovery experience
• Management of arterial lines
• Recognition and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with various surgical procedures including Endo/Laparoscopic, General, Gynecological, Orthopedic, and others
• Blood product administration
• Central line care and management
• Phlebotomy skills
• Starting IVs and medication administration including antiarrhythmics and opioids
• Experience in procedural sedation

Description:This role requires the ability to work variable shifts, including early mornings and evenings.The position involves call rotations during weeknights, weekends, and holiday coverage as needed.The facility provides 24/7 Emergency Care and serves a diverse patient population.The Nursing unit consists of pre-op/same-day surgery and Phase I PACU.The average patient ratio is 2:1.Experience in managing pediatric patients is essential.Responsibilities include conducting pre-op assessments, reviewing history and physicals, and administering medications.Nurses will monitor patient recovery, conduct pain assessments, and manage PCA pumps.Familiarity with electronic health records is preferred.The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.