RN - PACU

Cynet Health; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) to work night shifts on a 13-week contract. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of critical care experience, active IL licensure, and CPR-based certifications (ACLS, BLS, PALS).

The role requires expertise in ambulatory, inpatient, trauma, and postoperative care with a focus on cardiac monitoring and IV/port management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of critical care experience.
• Active IL nursing license to apply.
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) setting.
• Monitor patients post-surgery, manage pain, and vital signs.
• IV therapy and phlebotomy as needed.
• Coordinate with surgical teams and discharge planning as required.

Skills

Critical care experience

Cardiac monitoring

IV therapy

Phlebotomy

Surgical procedures

Phase I PACU

Phase II Recovery

Ambulatory/Outpatient

Inpatient

Level I Trauma Center

Job description

RN - PACU

Profession: Registered Nurse

Specialty: Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum 2 years of critical care experience required.

License: Must have an active IL license to apply.

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, and PALS required.

Must-Have:

• Critical care experience
• Ambulatory/Outpatient, Inpatient, Level I Trauma Center, Pain Management, Phase I PACU, Phase II Recovery
• Case skills in various surgical procedures
• Cardiac monitoring experience
• IV therapy and phlebotomy skills

Description:Position/Specialty: PACU RN

Shift: 3x12 Nights

Average Daily Census: 50.23 room unit.First-timers not accepted.Weekend requirement: No.On-call requirement: Yes, up to 30 hours per 6 weeks.Must float within scope to meet facility needs: No.Accommodating block schedule inquiries will be discussed with the manager.Local candidates are accepted with no radius restrictions.Pending licenses will not be accepted; an active IL license is required to apply.Requested time off restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days.Clients may call off up to 36 hours per thirteen-week assignment without paying for the canceled hours.Special requirements include:

• Required work setting experience: Ambulatory/Outpatient, Inpatient, Level I Trauma Center, Pain Management, Phase I PACU, Phase II Recovery
• Required bariatric case skills: Gastric bypass, Gastric sleeve, Lap band
• Required cardiac monitoring skills: Arterial line management, Central Venous Pressure (CVP), Dysrhythmia recognition/management
• Required surgery case skills in various specialties
• Required IV therapy/phlebotomy skills: Accessing ports, Blood product administration, Central line care/management, PICC line care and management

Required professional topics and skills include:

• Interpretation and communication of lab values
• Isolation precautions
• Malignant hyperthermia protocols
• Pain assessment and management
• PCA pump management

Computer charting experience required.Type of facility: Acute Care Client, Magnet designationTotal staffed beds: 562Patient age groups served include: Adolescents, Adults, Pediatrics, GeriatricsUnit details: Interdisciplinary support from various health professionalsDaily census: 50Number of beds: 23