PACU RN
Spokane, WA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

PACU RN

Overview

• Travel/Contract role in Spokane, Washington
• Facility-based in a Gynecologic Oncology Center
• Role can be true travel or temp to perm
• Start date: ASAP
• Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
• Weekends not required
• Call not required
• Locals accepted
• First-timers accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Washington
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• PACU - Post Anesthesia Care experience within the last year
• PACU - Post Anesthesia Care (2 years of experience)
• OR - Operating Room experience
• Oncology experience
• BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association or Heart and Stroke Foundation

Preferred Qualifications

• Gynecology experience
• Surgical experience
• Experience with voiding trials
• Experience with central line flushes / port flushes

Responsibilities

• Triage for medication reactions, possible concerning surgical outcomes, and symptoms of potential recurrence
• Triage is done over the phone and via EPIC messaging
• Pre- and post-operative education and assessment
• Support patients through their treatment course safely

Clinical Setting

• Clinic sees about 30 to 40 patients daily
• Nurse visits generally do not exceed 3 to 6 daily
• Providers spend about half their time in the OR and half in clinic
• Clinic patient population is low volume but high needs

Notable Exclusions

• No chemo administration
• No infusion in this role