RN - As Needed - PACU
About The Position
Meritus Medical Center is seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse to join its Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) perioperative nursing team in an as-needed role. The PACU provides Phase I recovery care for a diverse population of surgical and trauma patients during the period immediately after anesthesia. The role offers a fast-paced clinical environment, a high level of clinical autonomy, and collaboration with anesthesia providers, surgeons, OR nurses, and other healthcare professionals. The PACU maintains low nurse-to-patient ratios aligned with national ASPAN standards and is supported by a dedicated leadership team. Nurses care for patients with a wide variety of surgical procedures, populations, and clinical conditions, with opportunities to develop critical care and perioperative nursing skills and learn about advancements in surgical, anesthesia, and recovery care. As-needed positions are not eligible for benefits and have a set rate of pay. Employees working evenings, nights, or weekends may be eligible for a shift differential.
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN).
- At least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse.
- Current Maryland Registered Nurse (RN) license or active Compact/Multistate RN license recognized by the Maryland Board of Nursing.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Previous PACU, ICU, Critical Care, Emergency Department, or other relevant high-acuity nursing experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide Phase I post-anesthesia recovery care for surgical and trauma patients.
- Continuously monitor airway, respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, and overall patient status following anesthesia.
- Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and recognize changes requiring intervention.
- Manage post-operative pain, nausea, and other symptoms in collaboration with anesthesia and surgical providers.
- Administer medications, treatments, and interventions according to provider orders and established protocols.
- Maintain patient safety throughout the immediate post-operative recovery period.
- Collaborate with anesthesia providers, surgeons, OR nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Educate and support patients and families throughout the recovery process.
- Provide accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Prepare and care for patients in the pre-operative holding area as needed.
- Assist anesthesia providers with patient assessments and pre-procedural evaluations.
- Support hospital operations by caring for critically ill patients during periods of high census.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
