PACU Registered Nurse
Oro Valley, AZ
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

RN Position Job Notes:

Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.

Opportunity:

RN - PACU

Job Details:

• Work 3 twelve-hour shifts with flexible scheduling options: 5:45 AM to 6:00 PM or 7:45 AM to 8:30 PM
• On-call requirements include 1 twelve-hour call shift (6:00 PM to 6:30 AM) and 2 twenty-four hour weekend calls (6:00 AM to 6:00 AM) per six weeks
• Provide care to post anesthesia care patients working with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical staff
• Utilize the nursing process in accordance with state Nurse Practice Act, AORN, and hospital policies
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills and scientific judgment in planning for safe patient care delivery
• Delegate patient care priorities based on available staff education and experience
• Provide direction and supervision of assigned personnel delivering patient care
• Maintain clinical competencies through continuing education
• 2+ years of PACU experience required
• Arizona nursing license, BLS, and ACLS certifications required
• Cerner EMR experience preferred

Facility:

This healthcare facility provides comprehensive surgical services with a dedicated post-anesthesia care unit. The hospital maintains high standards for patient care and follows established protocols including AORN guidelines and state nursing practice acts. The facility emphasizes critical thinking, scientific judgment, and leadership in nursing practice while providing ongoing educational opportunities to maintain clinical competencies.

Location:

Oro Valley, AZ

Oro Valley offers a beautiful desert setting in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, known for its stunning natural scenery and year-round sunshine. The area provides an excellent quality of life with numerous outdoor recreational opportunities, upscale amenities, and proximity to Tucson's cultural attractions.