RN POST ANASTHESIA CARE UNIT

DIVERSE LYNX LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 103,320 - 110,208; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing company in New York is looking for a dedicated PACU nurse to monitor post-operative patients recovering from anesthesia. Responsibilities include assessing levels of consciousness, measuring vital signs, and treating post-operative symptoms such as pain and nausea. Candidates should have medical/surgical experience and proficiency in IV insertion and phlebotomy. This is a full-time position with a pay scale of $75-$80 per hour.

Qualifications

• Medical/Surgical experience is mandatory.
• Proficiency in IV insertion and phlebotomy is required.
• Ability to perform conscious sedation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor post‑operative patients’ levels of consciousness.
• Measure and record patients’ vital signs.
• Observe patients for signs of side effects of anesthesia.
• Treat pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms.
• Update charts and medical records.
• Collaborate with medical team on patient care.

Skills

Medical/Surgical experience

IV insertion and phlebotomy

Conscious sedation

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated PACU nurse to carefully monitor the condition of patients who are waking up from post‑operative anesthesia. You will be monitoring levels of consciousness, measuring vital signs, and treating post‑operative side effects of anesthesia medication such as pain or nausea.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring post‑operative patients’ levels of consciousness during recovery from anesthesia.
• Measuring and recording patients’ vital signs.
• Closely observing patients for signs of side effects of anesthesia medication.
• Treating pain, nausea, and other post‑operative symptoms of anesthesia.
• Updating charts, patient files, and medical records.
• Collaborating with the medical team on post‑operative patient care and facilitating timely specialized interventions.

Required Skills

• Medical/Surgical experience
• IV insertion and phlebotomy
• Conscious sedation

Schedule

8X5 (40 Hrs.)/week – 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Locations

Elmhurst/ Bronx

Pay Scale

$75 Hr. – $80/ Hr. on W2