PACU Registered Nurse
New Bedford, MA
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.
5x8 hrs
$2,882/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Schedule Details:
- 40 hours per week
- 4x10s
- Rotating 11a-9:30p and 1p:11:30p
- Call rotation on night shift, weekends, and holidays – discussed in interview
The post-anesthesia care Unit (PACU) nurse cares for patients who have under gone anesthesia. The post-anesthesia care Unit (PACU) nurse is responsible for observing and treating a patient postoperation and making sure that they safely awake from anesthesia. The PACU nurse must monitor vital signs and levels of consciousness to make sure that the sedation is wearing off properly, there are no adverse reactions occurring and patients are regaining consciousness.
Minimum Requirements:
- Current RN licensure in the state in which RN is working.
- ACLS and PALS certification per contract requirements.
- Current CPR if applicable
- TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
- Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
- Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Awards and recognition programs
About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Employer
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
About New Bedford, MA
As a Travel Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in New Bedford, MA here's what you should know:- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages may be slightly lower to match the cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 80°F and winter lows of 20°F.
- Short term rentals are available but may require some searching to find the right fit.
- Car friendly city with limited public transportation options.
- Diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include obesity and diabetes.
- New Bedford has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Plenty of seafood restaurants, art galleries, live music venues, and outdoor activities such as hiking and beachcombing.
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