Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse (PACU RN)

Amn Agency • Turlock, CA

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About The Position

PACU RN's monitor post-operation vital signs, levels of consciousness, and assure patients safely wake from anesthesia after surgery. PACU RN's treat pain, nausea, and other patient post-op symptoms, and any side effects of anesthesia. PACU RN's work in the post-Anesthesia care unit at a hospital; can also be known as the recovery room.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Must pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN
• Active state RN license required
• ACLS, CPAN, and PALS certifications often required
• Recent experience required

Responsibilities

• Monitor post-operation vital signs
• Assess levels of consciousness
• Ensure patients safely wake from anesthesia
• Treat pain, nausea, and other post-op symptoms
• Manage side effects of anesthesia

Benefits

• Excellent Pay
• Direct Deposit
• Comprehensive Medical Benefits (for those determined to have worked full-time after a 12 month ACA eligibility period)
• Supplemental Benefits: Dental, Vision, Medical Indemnity, Life Insurance with optional Critical Illness and Short Term Disability
• 401k
• FREE Online CEU's to all Active Staff

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Repair and Maintenance
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree