RN - PACU

Cynet Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an experienced RN for a 13-week PACU assignment in Wisconsin. The role requires a minimum of 2 years in PACU, RN licensure, and ACLS/BLS. Epic experience and telemetry testing are mandatory.

Shifts are day-based, with 10-hour blocks, and occasional cross-department float may occur. The ideal candidate will handle comprehensive postoperative care, including airway management, pain control, and rapid assessment of post-anesthesia patients.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of PACU/Recovery room experience.
• Telemetry experience required.
• Registered Nurse license required.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.
• Epic experience required.
• Traveler must pass telemetry test prior to starting.

Responsibilities

• Prep patients for surgery.
• Provide postoperative care in PACU with comprehensive assessment and coordination.
• Monitor ETCO2, manage ports, assess airway, and manage pain.
• Administer emergency medications and manage IV vasopressors; perform phlebotomy.
• Interpret lab values and arterial blood gases.
• Floating to other departments may be required.
• Experience with pediatric patients and various surgical specialties is preferred.

Skills

Telemetry

Dysrhythmia recognition

Pain management

ETCO2 monitoring

Phlebotomy

Emergency meds

IV vasopressors

Pediatric care

Acute care

Lab value interpretation

Tools

Epic

Job description

RN - PACU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: PACU

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day 4x10-Hour

Hours per Shift: 10 hours

Experience:

Minimum 2 years of experience in PACU/Recovery room required.Telemetry experience required.

License:

Registered Nurse license required.

Certifications:

AHA ACLS and BLS required.

Must-Have:

Epic experience required.Traveler must pass a telemetry test prior to starting.

Description:Day and evening shifts are available.Shifts may be scheduled between department hours of Monday to Friday from 7 am to 8 pm.No on-call required.Responsibilities include prepping patients for surgery.Postoperative responsibilities involve assessing, diagnosing, intervening, evaluating, coordinating, and facilitating care in immediate post-anesthesia recovery.The unit has 20 bays with a patient ratio of 1:2.Experience with end-tidal CO2 monitoring, managing ports, airway assessment, and pain management is essential.Candidates should be skilled in administering emergency medications, managing IV vasopressors, and performing phlebotomy.Knowledge of dysrhythmia recognition and management is necessary.Experience with pediatric patients and various surgical specialties is preferred.Floating to other departments may be required as necessary.Must demonstrate understanding of lab values and arterial blood gas interpretation.Certification in advanced life support and basic life support is mandatory.Traveler must have recent acute care experience within the last three years in the specialty.