Preop/PACU RN
Hackensack, NJ
ARMStaffing
4x10 hrs, Days

Quick Look

ARMStaffing is looking for a Registered Nurse, Preop/PACU (Day Shift) in Hackensack, New Jersey.

Location

Hackensack, NJ

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule/Shift

9:00 AM to 7:30 PM, 10-hour shifts, 40 hours per week, no weekend work required. Holidays as identified by the facility, but no work on holidays not recognized by the hospital. No on-call duties are expected.

Job Description

The Registered Nurse will evaluate patients and assist physicians with patient care. You will plan, implement, and document nursing care based on patients' needs, identifying needs through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. This role involves developing, implementing, and coordinating individualized care plans based on ongoing assessments.

You will initiate assessments based on the patient's problems or needs, the physician's medical diagnosis, and the functional health framework. Additionally, you will perform therapeutic nursing interventions and manage the care of patients, documenting care based on standards of care, patient acuity, and clinical priorities. Advocacy for evidence-based practices and support for innovative care delivery methods is also essential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and assist in their care under the supervision of physicians.
• Plan, implement, and document nursing care appropriately.
• Identify patient needs and prioritize care through thorough assessments.
• Develop and coordinate individualized plans of care based on assessments.
• Perform necessary therapeutic nursing interventions.
• Document care accurately based on established standards and patient acuity.
• Advocate for the adoption of evidence-based practices in care delivery.

Required Experience

• 2+ years of strong recent experience in critical care, pre-op, and Recovery/PACU.
• Experience in telemetry and must be tele certified.
• Expertise in the care of patients on ventilators.

Certifications/Licensure

• New Jersey State Professional Registered Nurse license or multi-state compact license.
• BLS - AHA.
• ACLS - AHA.
• PALS certified.
• Telemetry certification.

About ARMStaffing

Founded in 2011 and a member of the ARGroup, LLC, ARMStaffing connects dedicated nurses and allied health professionals with the facilities that need them most. As three-time winners of the Top Workplaces Award and named to SIA’s Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S., we’ve built a reputation on more than just placements — we’ve built it on relationships.

As a trusted partner to hospitals, rehab centers, and long-term care facilities across the country, we take pride in helping clinicians grow rewarding careers while supporting the organizations that rely on their skills.