PACU Registered Nurse (RN)

Scheduling Details

• Shift Hours: 3x12s, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Weekend Requirement: May require every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week scheduling block
• Holiday Requirement: Must work one holiday per contract period
• On Call Requirement: Participate in call rotation with staff
• Requests: All scheduling requests must be submitted in advance
• Call Off Policy: One shift call-off allowed per 2-week period

Qualifications

• Active Virginia State or Compact RN/LPN license required. Pending licenses accepted only if from a non-compact state.
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications are mandatory.

Required Clinical Skills

• IV Therapy: Proficient in blood product administration, central/PICC line care, and IV starts
• Respiratory Care: Experience with ventilated patients, airway management, chest tubes, and extubation
• Neuro care: Knowledgeable in craniotomy, external ventricular drainage (EVD), spine surgery, and stroke assessments
• Cardiac care: Familiar with antiarrhythmics, antihypertensives, vasopressors, and dysrhythmia management
• Surgical Procedures: Experienced in ENT, general, neuro, ortho, total joints, cholecystectomy, and spinal surgeries
• Monitoring & Assessments: Capable of evaluating lab values, pain management, and post-anesthesia care
• Pediatric Management: Experience with pediatric patient care
• Pre/Post-op Care: Knowledge of EKGs, consent procedures, and catheterization

Unit Details

• Patient Ratios: 1:2
• Patient Population: Includes adolescents, infants, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics
• Surgical Specialties: ICU, trauma surgery, pediatrics, bariatric, breast, colorectal, dental, general, gastroenterology, gynecology, gynecological oncology, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, podiatry, pulmonology, and urology
• Floating: Requires floating within skillset as needed

Additional Information

This role involves diverse patient care responsibilities in a dynamic environment that promotes professional growth and development. Join a dedicated team in providing high-quality care to patients recovering from surgery.