GlobalPoint is seeking a local contract nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a local contract nursing job in Hermiston, Oregon.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, evenings
- Employment Type: Local Contract
Registered Nurse – PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit)
Shift: Monday – Friday, 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Schedule: Evening Shift
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) – PACU is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to patients before and after surgical procedures, including Pre-Anesthesia, Phase I, and Phase II recovery. The RN monitors patients' conditions, manages post-operative complications, administers medications, and ensures safe recovery through appropriate assessment, intervention, and patient education.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive nursing assessments of patients during pre-operative and post-operative phases of care.
- Admit patients and provide pre- and post-procedure nursing care according to established standards.
- Initiate and manage intravenous access.
- Monitor vital signs, oxygen saturation, respiratory function, cardiac status, and level of consciousness.
- Maintain patient airways and ensure adequate respiratory function during recovery.
- Utilize the Aldrete scoring system to evaluate patients' recovery status in PACU.
- Administer pain medications and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
- Manage post-operative nausea and vomiting through medications and comfort measures.
- Develop and implement individualized peri-anesthesia plans of care.
- Assist anesthesia providers with nerve blocks and other procedures as needed.
- Administer medications according to the eight rights of medication administration.
- Monitor surgical sites and implement interventions to prevent infection and promote healing.
- Maintain patient normothermia and monitor fluid and electrolyte balance.
- Provide patient and family education regarding medications, wound care, diet, activity restrictions, anesthesia side effects, and discharge instructions.
- Collaborate with physicians, anesthesia providers, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
- Ensure patient safety, privacy, and compliance with infection control protocols.
- Supervise and delegate nursing responsibilities in accordance with Oregon State Board of Nursing guidelines.
- Participate in on-call rotations and float to other qualified departments as needed.
Required Qualifications
Education
- Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (ASN/AAS) required.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Licensure & Certifications
- Active Oregon Registered Nurse (RN) License required.
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications required.
Experience
- Minimum of 1 year of critical care experience OR 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience.
- Previous PACU, Day Surgery, Pre-Admission Testing, or Ambulatory Surgery Center experience preferred.
Required Qualifications Education Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (ASN/AAS) required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Licensure & Certifications Active Oregon Registered Nurse (RN) License required. BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications required.
About GlobalPoint
As the top healthcare recruitment agency, GlobalPoint fills the gap between the hospitals and the well-qualified nurses. Our modern recruitment platform delivers the fastest and most compliant placements via our real-time data insights. Streamlining the recruitment process from different talent sources is a nerve-wracking task, and we use smart tools to ensure the quality care for your hospital.
Our next-gen technology saves time and effort to take care of the patients with our registered nursing and healthcare services.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- 401k retirement plan