Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Watertown, NY
TheraEX Staffing Services
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
PACU RN
100 MILE RADIUS RULE
12hr Days - weekend, holiday and call required
13 weeks
Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
Current NYS RN license
Previous PACU experience required.
BLS required
ACLS/ PALS required
Minimum one year medical/surgical experience preferred; preceptorship, charge and leadership abilities preferred for experienced RNs.
Experienced RN will possess a thorough knowledge of nursing principles, ability to provide quality patient care, and ability to assess patient's needs, e.g. clinical, teaching, mental and spiritual.
Must recognize safety issues to self and others and be able to assess and implement use of lifts to move patients in a safe manner.
Must be able to function well in stressful situations and have good, creative, problem-solving skills.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to prioritize and delegate.
May be required to assume duties as a charge nurse.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills required.
Knowledge in the use of typical clinical equipment instrumentation utilized in providing a safe and/or aseptic environment in and OR/ASU setting.
Lethal dysrhythmia interpretation skills.
On call required (Response time of 60 minutes).