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Job Title: RN – Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Location: Bronx, NY
Duration: 14 Weeks
Employment Type: Contract
Compensation
- Local Candidate: $2,622/week Gross
- Traveler Candidate: $3,400/week Gross
Schedule
- 3 Days per Week
- 11.5 Hours per Day
- 34.5 Hours per Week
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide specialized nursing care in a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) setting. The RN will be responsible for monitoring and caring for patients recovering from anesthesia and surgical procedures while ensuring safe, high-quality patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
- Monitor patients during the immediate post-anesthesia recovery phase.
- Perform IV insertion, medication administration, and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitor vital signs, pain levels, and recovery progress.
- Recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition.
- Collaborate with physicians, anesthesia providers, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care.
- Ensure compliance with facility policies, patient safety standards, and evidence-based nursing practices.
- Provide patient and family education regarding recovery and discharge instructions.
Required Qualifications
Education
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN/ADN) from an accredited nursing program required.
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Licensure & Certifications
- Active New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License.
- Primary Source Verification of RN License and Registration through NYSED.
- Current AHA BLS Certification.
- ACLS Certification required.
Experience
- Minimum 2 years of Medical/Surgical Nursing experience.
- Minimum 2 years of IV Insertion experience.
- Minimum 2 years of Phlebotomy experience.
- Minimum 2 years of Conscious Sedation experience.
- Acute Care experience preferred.
- PACU/Recovery Room experience preferred.
Skills
- Medical/Surgical Nursing
- IV Insertion
- Phlebotomy
- Conscious Sedation
- Patient Assessment and Monitoring
- Critical Thinking and Clinical Decision-Making
- Strong Communication and Documentation Skills
Language Requirement
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
For more details reach at Aditi.sharma@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-587-6677.
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a 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.