RN - Peds PACU

Cynet HealthStaff; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff seeks an RN for Pediatric PACU in Norfolk, VA. The role is a 13-week contract with an AM shift, two 8-hour shifts and two 10-hour shifts weekly. Start times vary between 0730 and 0830, with Thursdays at 0830.

The patient population ranges from minor procedures to major surgeries, requiring vigilant monitoring and swift response to changes. The ideal candidate holds a valid RN license with BLS and PALS preferred, and has prior Pediatric PACU experience.

Qualifications

• License: Valid RN license.
• BLS and PALS certifications preferred.
• Must have experience in Pediatric PACU.

Responsibilities

• In Phase 1, provide one-on-one care with patients, monitoring every 15 minutes.
• Phase 2 may be one-on-one or one RN to four patients in Stepdown, with monitoring at least hourly.
• Communicate with anesthesiologists for medication orders and signouts.

Skills

Pediatric PACU

Airway management

Vital signs monitoring

Discharge teaching

Job description

RN - Peds PACU

Profession: RN

Specialty: Pediatric PACU

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: AM

Hours per Shift: 8 hours

Experience: Minimum years of experience required

License: Valid RN license

Certifications: BLS and PALS certifications preferred

Must-Have: Experience in Pediatric PACU preferred

Description:Start date is flexible.Work schedule includes two 8-hour shifts and two 10-hour shifts per week.In the PACU, start times fluctuate between 0730 and 0830, with Thursdays starting at 0830.The patient population includes a wide range of cases.Short procedures include EGDs, BMTTs, MRIs, T&As, DLBs, and more.Bigger cases involve Pectus Excavatum repair, spinal fusions, cardiac catheterizations, EVDs, breast reductions, and orthopedic procedures.Skills required include management of arterial lines, tracheostomies with home vents, precedex drips, chest tubes, drains, and Foley catheters.Focus areas include airway management, assessment and vital signs, medication administration, and discharge teaching.In Phase 1, care is provided one-on-one with patients, monitoring every 15 minutes.In Phase 2, care may be one-on-one or one RN to four patients in Stepdown, with monitoring at least every hour in preparation for discharge.Communication with anesthesiologists is essential for managing medication orders and assisting with signouts.Surgeons are responsible for managing discharge orders, instructions, wound issues, and radiology orders.