PACU Registered Nurse
Louisville, KY
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,863/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU
Location
- Louisville, Kentucky
Employment Type
- Clinical Nursing
Contract Length
- 13 weeks
Job Summary
- Accountable for the care of a group of patients in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).
- Focus on safe, effective patient- and family-centered care, customer satisfaction, and quality outcomes.
- Responsible for supervising licensed and non-licensed staff.
- Applies the Kristin M. Swanson Model of Care to assess, develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Provides patient and family education, comfort, and satisfaction.
- Mentors and precepts staff members.
- Participates in quality, safety, and service improvement efforts and complies with regulatory standards.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform patient assessments and reassessments; make sound independent clinical decisions.
- Develop, prioritize, implement, and revise individualized care plans.
- Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Monitor and document patient responses to clinical interventions.
- Facilitate and evaluate patient and family education during stay and at discharge.
- Delegate tasks appropriately and foster teamwork.
- Identify opportunities for improvement and participate in practice governance.
Shift Details
- Mid shift: 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM (12-hour shifts)
- Call requirement: 3-5 weeknight call shifts per 6-week schedule (8:30 PM – 7:00 AM)
- Weekend call: 2-4 weekend call shifts per 6-week schedule (single weekend shifts, not full weekends)
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Kentucky
- Minimum 2 years of Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) experience, including experience within the last year
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Acute care nursing experience
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
- NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
- Experience with Epic electronic health record system
Note: Prior travel experience is not indicated as a requirement for this position.
Employer
Host Healthcare
257 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Very responsive. Kind. Always working to help in anyway.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
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We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
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Louisville, KY
About
Louisville is the largest city in Kentucky and the famous namesake of the Official Bat of Major League Baseball, the Louisville Slugger. It’s also well known as the host of the Kentucky Derby, the most prestigious American horse race. Many visitors note the city’s friendly hospitality, often called second to none. In fact, Louisville often ranks among the country's friendliest cities. It's where big-city amenities meet Southern charm with plenty of things to see and do. Take a stroll through Old Louisville, the third-largest National Preservation District in the U.S., ideal for lovers of architecture and history. Shopping is a treat, with everything from vintage to upscale shops and boutiques scattered throughout the city, and the dining scene is just as impressive and diverse. At Logan Street Market alone, over 30 local chefs, artisans and merchants offer a wide range of tasty eats and unique products.
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