PACU RN
Olympia, WA
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – PACU (12-Hour Days)

Location

Olympia, WA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Shift times vary: Days 0500–1730, Mids 0900–2130 | On-call required (approximately 5 call shifts per 6-week schedule, including approximately 2 weekend call shifts) | Schedule set in 6-week increments; not self-scheduling | Holiday expectations: 1–2 holidays per contract (call only)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pre-operative, Phase 1, and Phase 2 post-anesthesia care for a high-volume surgical unit seeing approximately 35 patients per day across 14 pre/post bays and 9 Phase 1 bays
• Care for a diverse surgical patient population including general surgery, orthopedics, ENT, GI, GYN, spinal, cath lab, endoscopy, interventional radiology, and pediatric cases
• Manage higher-acuity Phase 1 patients, including those requiring ICU-level care following procedures such as AAA repairs; maintain patient ratios of 1:1–2 in Phase 1
• Administer and monitor IV therapy, medications via Pyxis dispensing system, and Alaris IV pumps; document all care accurately in EPIC EMR
• Float between pre-op, Phase 1, and Phase 2 areas only; travelers will not mix patient acuity levels simultaneously
• Participate in on-call coverage, including 24-hour weekend call shifts (Saturday and Sunday) with a 30-minute response time; will never be the sole RN on duty during call

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of overall RN experience; the 2 most recent years must be in acute care PACU
• Active Registered Nurse license valid in Washington State (or compact eligibility)
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• EPIC EMR experience required within the last year
• Must complete a cardiac rhythm interpretation exam prior to arrival

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with critical care or ICU-level patients strongly preferred
• Pediatric nursing experience, particularly orthopedic and ENT cases
• Proficiency with Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Why Join Us

• Work in a fast-paced, well-supported PACU environment with a robust clinical team including Charge RNs, anesthesiologists, CRNAs, hospitalists, and respiratory therapy available during the day
• Gain exposure to a broad range of surgical specialties and acuity levels within a structured, team-oriented department