RN - PACU

Cynet Health; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an experienced RN for PACU coverage in Spokane, Washington. This 13-week assignment offers day and night 4x10-hour shifts (07:00-17:00; 21:00-07:00) with 10-hour shifts and a focus on post-anesthesia recovery care.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of PACU experience, a valid state license, ACLS/BLS/PALS certifications, and strong IV and arterial line management skills. On-site team support and varied case mix across specialties are provided.

Qualifications

• Active WA state nursing license required.
• Minimum 1 year of PACU experience.
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Float across units to cover PACU cases as needed.
• Manage IV therapy and arterial line tasks when present.
• Maintain target patient ratios and coordinate with respiratory, radiology, and pharmacy teams.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

PALS

IV skills

Job description

RN - PACU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: Day 4x10-Hour (07:00 - 17:00); Night 4x10-Hour (21:00 - 07:00)

Hours per Shift: 10 Hours

Experience: Minimum 1 Year of experience required

License: Valid State License required

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS

Must-Have:

Must have Pre-Op, PACU, and Phase II care experience.Must have IV skills.

Description:The position will float between units.On-call is not required.Weekends are not mandatory.Block scheduling is required.Expected patient ratios are 1:2.Previous charge experience is preferred.Experience in charting systems is necessary.Candidates should have experience with inpatient care, Phase I PACU, arterial line management, dysrhythmia recognition/management, and blood product administration.Central line care and management, IV vasopressors, narcotics/opioid analgesics, and reversal agents experience is essential.Knowledge of external ventricular drain management, ICP monitoring, care of ventilated patients, and conscious sedation is required.Skills in managing post-epidural care, general anesthesia, local anesthesia, monitored anesthesia care, nerve blocks, malignant hyperthermia protocol, and pain assessment & management are necessary.PCA pump management and knowledge of Richmond Agitation Seditation Scale (RASS) is required.Experience with various patient populations including adolescents, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics is expected.Daily census is approximately 20 patients.Interdisciplinary support is available, including respiratory services, interpretation services, radiology, rapid response teams, and pharmacy.The unit handles outpatient surgical procedures in diverse specialties including gynecology, orthopedics, biopsies, hand surgery, and minor pediatric cases.