Outpatient Surgery PACU/Preop Registered Nurse
Ithaca, NY
ARMStaffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

On-call requirement includes roughly 3-4 weeknight calls and one 24-hour weekend call in an 8-week period. Weeknight call hours are from 9 PM to 7 AM, and weekend call hours are from 7 AM to 7 AM.

Shifts may include:

• 6 AM - 6 PM
• 7 AM - 7 PM
• 8 AM - 8 PM
• 9 AM - 9 PM

Job Description

The Preoperative / PACU RN will be responsible for providing high-quality nursing care for patients in the preoperative and post-anesthesia care unit environments. This role includes critical assessment, patient education, and collaboration with the surgical team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough preoperative assessments and prepare patients for surgical procedures.
• Monitor patients in the PACU, managing symptoms and ensuring comfort as they recover from anesthesia.
• Collaborate with the surgical team to communicate patient status and provide updates.
• Educate patients and families regarding postoperative care and recovery plans.
• Document all assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in the medical record.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Current and valid RN license.
• CPR and BLS certification required.
• Experience in preoperative and/or PACU nursing preferred.
• Completion of Rhythm Interpretation Exam.
• Additional health credentials/proofs: MMR, Fit Test, Hepatitis B, TB Test, Varicella, Tdap, Physical/Health Statement.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!