RN - PACU

Cynet Health; Rancho Mirage (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a skilled RN for a 13-week PACU assignment in Rancho Mirage, CA. You will work three 12-hour night shifts Friday to Sunday, providing frontline pre-operative and postoperative care across diverse patient populations.

Requirements include a valid California RN license, 2+ years of ER/ICU/PACU experience, and ACLS/BLS/NIHSS/PALS certifications. Travel implications include on-call duties with a 30-minute callback policy.

Qualifications

• Experience in Pre-Op and PACU settings.
• Minimum 2 years of ER, ICU, or PACU experience.
• Valid state nursing license and ACLS/BLS/NIHSS/PALS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-operative and PACU nursing care for pediatric to geriatric patients.
• Perform IV starts, airway assessment, and catheterization as needed.
• Assess and manage pain and administer medications per protocol.
• Collaborate with surgical teams and techs; participate in call rotations.
• Monitor patients with two to a nurse ratio and ensure recovery goals.

Skills

IV starts

Airway assessment

Urinary catheterization

Pain assessment

Medication administration

Patient assessment

Post-op recovery

Pre-op care

Team collaboration

Job description

RN - PACU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: PACU

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night 3x12-Hour

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience required in ER, ICU, or PACU.

License: Valid state license required.

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS

Must-Have:

Must have Pre-Op and PACU experience.No first-time travelers.Travelers are required to take call unless working an off-shift position.

Description:Join a busy Pre-Op and PACU/Recovery Unit.You will work three 12-hour night shifts from Friday to Sunday.All nurses are trained to work in both pre-operative and post-anesthesia care.You must have experience caring for patients in both pre-op and PACU settings.The patient population includes pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.The average daily census is between 35 to 50 patients.You will primarily work in either Pre-Op or PACU based on scheduling.Call is required for all staff with a 30-minute callback policy on weekdays and weekends.The unit is supported with techs during the day.Travelers may be floated to outpatient surgery or same-day surgery centers, though this happens rarely.The unit handles a busy robotic program, along with various surgical specialties.All surgical patients are seen by the pre-op RN.Required skills include starting IVs, airway assessment, and straight urinary catheterization for both genders.You will manage pain assessment and administration of medications while adhering to protocols.The unit caters to various special procedures, including bariatrics, cardiothoracic, general surgery, and more.Staffing ratios are maintained at two patients per nurse.You will engage in interdisciplinary support and work in a team-oriented environment.The workload includes handling both pre-operative and post-operative care efficiently.You should demonstrate proficiency in patient assessment and post-operative recovery management.