Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Catheterization Laboratory, Cerner, Documentation, Healthcare, Laboratory Techniques, Medical Record System, Nursing, Patient Care, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Postanesthesia, Radiology, Registered Nurse (RN), Time Management, Training/Teaching
Job Title
Registered Nurse – PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit)
LocationAlbuquerque, NM
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Days | 4x12-Hour Shifts (10:00–22:30) | 36–48 Hours per Week | Onsite
Key Responsibilities- Provide post-anesthesia nursing care for inpatient PACU patients at a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2
- Perform pre- and post-procedure care for Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology patients
- Float within the PACU department to the Holding area as needed, with patient ratios up to 1:3–5 (PCU-equivalent acuity)
- Utilize electronic health record system (Cerner) for accurate and timely documentation
- Participate in on-call coverage, including 1–2 overnight call shifts per month
- Work one weekend shift per month as required
Required Qualifications- Active RN license (pending licensure may be considered at time of submission)
- Minimum 2 years of PACU RN experience
- Level I Trauma experience required
- Telemetry experience required
- Pre/Post Cath Lab procedure experience required
- Pre/Post Interventional Radiology procedure experience required
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required (RQI certifications not accepted)
Preferred Experience / Skills- Prior travel nursing experience preferred
- Familiarity with Cerner electronic health records
- Experience in a Level I Trauma, teaching, or acute care hospital setting
Why Join Us- Work at a large Level I Trauma and Teaching facility with a Children's Hospital designation, offering a dynamic and high-acuity clinical environment
- Complimentary on-site parking with guaranteed hours of 36 per week