RN - PACU

Cynet Health; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 66,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for PACU to support a 16-week assignment in Oregon. The role is a day shift with 12-hour shifts, totaling 36 hours per week, no nights or holidays required.

The Clinical Nurse will manage care across Pre-Surgical Screening, Prep/Recovery, OR, Endoscopy, and PACU, ensuring safe, high-quality patient outcomes. The ideal candidate will have acute PACU experience, an Oregon RN license, BLS, and ACLS/PALS within 6 months of hire; professional certification

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year acute PACU experience preferred.
• Current unencumbered RN license to practice in Oregon.
• BLS required except for Pre-Surgical Screening.
• ACLS within 6 months of hire for Endoscopy Prep/Recovery.
• PALS within 6 months of hire for Prep/Recovery PACU.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient conditions and vital signs.
• Administer medications and assist with recovery processes.
• Provide discharge instructions and education to patients/families.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care.

Skills

PACU nursing

ACLS

BLS

PALS

Vital signs monitoring

Job description

RN - PACU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: PACU

Duration: 16 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: Minimum of one year acute PACU experience preferred.

License: Current unencumbered licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oregon.

Certifications: BLS issued by the American Heart Association required except for Pre-Surgical Screening.

Must-Have: AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required within 6 months of hire for Endoscopy Prep/Recovery. AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is required within 6 months of hire for Prep/Recovery PACU. Professional certification preferred.

Description:The Clinical Nurse is responsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide safe, quality healthcare to patients.This includes various settings across the continuum of surgical services, including Pre-Surgical Screening, Prep/Recovery, Operating Room, Endoscopy, and PACU.The position includes 36 hours per week, scheduled as either 3-12 hour shifts or 4-9 hour shifts, depending on staffing needs.No night shifts, call, or holidays are required.Responsibilities encompass monitoring patient conditions, administering medications, assisting with recovery processes, and providing discharge instructions.The role also requires collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.Candidates must be able to manage a variety of procedures and interventions, including but not limited to, end tidal CO2 monitoring, pain assessment and management, and medication reconciliation.Effective communication, time management, and patient advocacy skills are essential for success in this position.