PACU Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
Modern Healthcare Solutions
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Position: Registered Nurse - Invasive Lab Prep and Recovery

Shift Details

This position requires 3x12-hour shifts from 08:00 to 20:30.

Location

City: [City Name], State: [State Name]

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience
• Preferred experience in a teaching hospital

Patient Care and Ratio

This role involves a patient care ratio of 1:3.

Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) - preferred

Skills and Expertise

• Cardiac Monitoring
• Understanding of Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz monitoring - preferred
• Dysrhythmia recognition and management
• Post-operative care including:
• Cardiac Arrest/CPR
• Pacemaker Insertion - preferred
• Sheath Pull
• Cardioversion
• Post Cath Lab Procedures
• Vascular Surgery
• Management of Hyperglycemia/Hypoglycemia Protocols - preferred
• IV Therapy and Phlebotomy
• Blood Product Administration
• Medication Management including:
• Narcotics/Opioid Analgesics - preferred
• Reversal agents - preferred
• Antiarrhythmics
• Anticoagulation Therapy
• Antihypertensives
• Emergency Medications
• Pre/Post Operative procedures
• Obtaining 12 lead EKG/ECG
• Reviewing History and Physical

Work Settings

• Ambulatory/Outpatient
• Inpatient
• Pain Management
• Phase I and Phase II PACU
• Pre-Admission Testing

Professional Topics and Skills

• Interpretation and communication of lab values
• Isolation Precautions and PPE adherence
• Malignant Hyperthermia Protocol
• Pain assessment and management
• RASS (Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale)

Contractual Details

No weekend shifts required. Two requests for pre-approved time off are allowed. Orientation comprises 36 hours.

Patient Demographics

This position involves care for adult patients, primarily in pre-operative and post-operative settings for catheterization (Cath), electrophysiology (EP), and vascular procedures.

Special Procedures/Unit Details

The role includes responsibilities in Phase 1 and Phase 2 anesthesia recovery, with a focus on MAC (Monitored Anesthesia Care) and conscious sedation practices.