RN - PACU

Cynet Health; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health seeks a Registered Nurse for the PACU to care for patients in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit. This role covers patients of all ages, including ventilated and ICU-level cases, requiring device management such as ventilators, glucose monitors, pumps, and lines.

The assignment is 13 weeks with shifts from 08:30 to 21:00 and potential on-call duties every other week. A current RN license and pediatric experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required; 2+ years PACU experience.
• Experience with ventilated patients and ICU-level care.
• Proficient with critical-care devices and monitoring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to post-anesthesia patients across ages.
• Monitor ventilators, glucose monitors, IV pumps and devices.
• Maintain patient ratios and assist with blocks as needed.
• On-call responsibilities every other week.

Skills

Ventilator care

Pediatric care

Bed management

On-call readiness

Education

Registered Nurse License (RN)

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Tools

Ventilators

Glucose monitors

Baxter IV pumps

SCDs

Wound vacs

Arterial lines

Foley catheters

Chest tubes

Job description

RN - PACU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: PACU

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: 08:30 - 21:00

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: 2+ Years

License: RN

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS

Must-Have Skills/Experience:Need to provide care to all ages of life.Experience with ventilator patients.Ability to recover and hold beds.Familiarity with arterial lines, foley catheters, and chest tubes.Experience with pediatric patients in a 1:1 ratio.Assist with blocks.

Description:We are seeking a qualified Registered Nurse for a position in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).This role involves caring for patients of all ages, including ventilator and ICU level patients.The nurse will need to manage various medical equipment, including ventilators, glucose monitors, bladder scanners, Baxter IV pumps, SCDs, and wound vacs.Patient ratios will typically be 2:1, with specific ratios for pediatrics or ICU level care.Common service lines include general surgery, robotics, bariatrics, orthopedics, podiatry, ENT, urology, vascular, neuro, gynecology, and endoscopy.The candidate must be able to handle patient recovery for cases involving different medical specialties.The nursing staff will also engage in call requirements, which may involve overnight responsibilities every other week.This position requires experience in providing care to a diverse patient population while maintaining high standards of clinical performance.