Phase I PACU Registered Nurse
Saint Louis, MO
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Opportunity:

Registered Nurse - PACU

Job Details:

• Work 4x10 hour shifts, Monday through Friday with rotating start times as needed
• No weekends, no call, and no holidays required
• Guaranteed 3 shifts per 13-week contract
• Minimum 2 years of experience required with critical care experience mandatory
• Level I Trauma Center experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, CCRN and TNCC preferred
• Must have experience with Phase I PACU, dysrhythmia recognition/management, blood product administration, phlebotomy, starting IVs, IV vasopressors, ICP monitoring, and care of ventilated patients
• Experience required with drains, vasoactive drips, mechanical ventilation, and recovery from general anesthesia
• Must be comfortable caring for adults, adolescents, and geriatric patients
• Will float only to PACU or PreOp units as needed
• Navy blue scrubs required
• EPIC charting system experience preferred
• Must pass Relias EKG exam
• Night shift personnel must learn preoperative patient preparation
• Home address must be at least 75 miles from facility
• Maximum 7 days RTO per 13-week contract

Facility:

This major healthcare facility operates as a Magnet-designated teaching hospital and Level I Trauma Center with 1,273 total staffed beds. The PACU operates 24/7 with 38 patient bays and maintains an average daily census of 70-90 patients. This high-acuity recovery unit serves patients from diverse surgical specialties including neurosurgery, ENT, plastics, orthopedics, thoracic, vascular, trauma, general, colorectal, GYN, urological, electrophysiology, interventional radiology, and transplant services. The facility features comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, interpretation services, and rapid response teams.

Location:

Saint Louis, MO

Saint Louis offers healthcare professionals an excellent blend of urban amenities and Midwest hospitality, featuring world-class cultural attractions, diverse dining options, and affordable living costs. The city provides numerous professional development opportunities within its robust healthcare sector while offering easy access to outdoor recreation and entertainment venues throughout the metropolitan area.