Travel RN - PACU

Position:

CHS Travel:

Registered Nurse (RN) / PACU- days

Position Information:

The PACU Registered Nurse holds shift accountability for providing care to Post Anesthesia Care patients working with Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, Surgical staff, and other personnel by utilizing the Nursing Process in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act, AORN, and Hospital policy and procedures. The registered nurse demonstrates critical thinking skills, scientific judgement and leadership in the anticipation and planning for safe delivery of care;

maintains clinical competencies through continuing education; delegates patient care priorities commensurate with the education and experience of the staff available; provides direction and supervision of assigned personnel delivering patient care.

STARTASAP

SHIFT: DAYS 6AM-330PM - end time could extend to 430p

40 hrs/wk. variable call amount, call time is from  @ least 1 shift per wk. Weekend call; 1 Q 4 weeks.

- GUARANTEED HOURS ARE 72 BIWEEKLY

NO FLOATING

NO BLOCK SCHEDULING

REQUIREMENTS:

RN LICENSURE

BLS, ACLS

2+ YEARS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

BEDS - 23

PATIENT RATIO - VARIES

SCRUBS - BLACK, NAVY, ROYAL BLUE

EMR - MED HOST

SKILLS NEEDED
-Starting IVs of of Same Day Surgery pts, basic admission assessment for SDS pts, familiarity with Type I/Type II diabetic pt's and performance of Med Rec, ability to perform clinically sound DC teaching for ENDO pt's and ability to work in a fast paced Stage II environment. Majority of pt's are outpt. Need individuals who are team players. SDS team is very friendly, supportive and cohesive.