NCG Associates, a leading healthcare staffing company, is currently seeking dedicated and experienced Registered Nurses to join our team in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). As a PACU RN at NCG Associates, you will play a crucial role in the recovery and post-operative care of patients.
Responsibilities
- Monitor patients' vital signs and assess their post-anesthetic status
- Administer medications and interventions as needed for pain management and other post-operative needs
- Collaborate with the surgical team to develop and implement individualized care plans
- Assist in the safe transfer of patients to and from the PACU
- Provide education and support to patients and their families regarding post-operative care and home recovery
- Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely
- Maintain a clean and safe environment in the PACU
- Stay up-to-date with current best practices in PACU nursing care
- Effectively communicate and collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare team members
- Valid and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the state of practice
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program
- Minimum 1 year of PACU and Pre Op Experience
- Strong knowledge of post-anesthesia recovery principles and practices
- Expertise in assessing and managing patients' pain
- Current ACLS certification
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Proficiency in using electronic medical records and other relevant healthcare software
Benefits
Location: Great Bend, KS
Class/Area: RN | (PACU) Post Anesthesia Care Uni
Pay Rate: $1,710-$1,910 Weekly
Desired Start Date: ASAP
Length of Assignment: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 40
Shift time: Days
Schedule Details: 4 -10 hour shifts, varied start times, earliest 0600
On-Call Requirements: 8 shifts per month rotating weekends and holidays.
Weekend Requirement: When on-call
Holiday Requirement: When on-call
Floating requirement: N/A
License /Certification: KS RN license, BLS, ACLS, PALS
Experience required: Minimum 1 year of PACU and Pre Op Experience