RN - Post Anesthesia Care Unit - RNPACU 26-07566
Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: RN – Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Location: Bronx, NY
Duration: 14 Weeks
Employment Type: Contract (Traveler or Local)
Shift: Day Shift
Schedule: 3 Days Per Week
Shift Hours: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Weekly Hours: 34.5 – 37.5 Hours
Compensation
Pay Rate: $79 - $97/Hour (Based on Experience)
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) nursing to provide high-quality care to patients recovering from surgical and diagnostic procedures. The RN will be responsible for monitoring patients emerging from anesthesia, assessing recovery status, managing pain control, and ensuring patient safety throughout the post-operative recovery process.
The ideal candidate will have strong Medical-Surgical nursing experience, expertise in IV insertion and phlebotomy, experience with conscious sedation monitoring, and excellent clinical assessment skills.
ResponsibilitiesPatient Recovery & Monitoring
- Provide direct nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia and sedation.
- Monitor airway patency, respiratory status, vital signs, and neurological function.
- Assess patient recovery progress and identify changes in condition.
- Ensure safe transition of care from procedural areas to recovery and discharge phases.
Clinical Care
- Administer medications and pain management therapies as prescribed.
- Perform IV insertion and phlebotomy procedures.
- Monitor and manage patients receiving conscious sedation.
- Implement post-operative nursing interventions based on patient needs.
- Identify and respond promptly to post-operative complications and emergencies.
Collaboration & Communication
- Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, procedural staff, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Communicate patient status updates and recovery progress effectively.
- Educate patients and families regarding recovery expectations, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical record (EMR) documentation.
- Follow facility policies, infection prevention guidelines, and patient safety protocols.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and professional nursing standards.
Required QualificationsEducation
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN/ADN) from an accredited nursing program required.
Licensure & Certifications
- Active New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License required.
- Primary Source Verification of RN License through NYSED required.
- Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
Experience
- Minimum two (2) years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience required.
- Minimum two (2) years of IV insertion experience required.
- Minimum two (2) years of phlebotomy experience required.
- Minimum two (2) years of conscious sedation experience required.
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills required.
Preferred Experience
- PACU or Recovery Room nursing experience.
- Surgical recovery care experience.
- Post-anesthesia patient monitoring.
- Airway management and emergency response experience.
Required Skills
- Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nursing
- Post-Operative Patient Monitoring
- Conscious Sedation Monitoring
- IV Therapy & Phlebotomy
- Airway Management
- Pain Management
- Critical Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Emergency Response
- Surgical Recovery Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a Joint Commission Certified / WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.