PACU RN
Gig Harbor, Washington
Saint Anthony Hospital

PACU RN

Location: Gig Harbor, Washington Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Days Hours per Week: 40

Unit Details

• Unit: PACU
• Beds: 26
• Phase 1 and Phase 2: Yes. The unit would also consider a SADU (Surgical Admit Discharge Unit) RN who does not work in PACU.
• Ratios: 1:1 to 3
• Common Cases: General, ortho, uro/gyn, ENT surgeries
• Nurse Aides: Yes, the unit has nurse aides.
• Charge Nurse/House Supervisor: Yes, both roles are available.
• ICU Patients: Yes, ICU patients recover in PACU.
• RT Equipment (vents, CPAP, BiPap): Does not manage RT equipment.
• RNs Read Strips: Yes

Required Qualifications

• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• WA or Compact License
• IV skills
• PACU experience is required for staff who help in PACU. ICU experience is not required.

Schedule and Call

• Shifts: 8 and 10 hour shifts, Monday through Friday. Opening shifts are 0530 to 1600, and closing shifts are 1000 to 2030, with some flexibility to meet unit needs. Closing shifts may require staying past 2030.
• Call: Possible, if scheduled in PACU, including weeknight, weekend, and holiday call. Call response time is 30 minutes.
• Floating: Yes, interdepartmental.

Orientation and Dress Code

• Unit/department-specific orientation is provided.
• Dress code: hospital scrubs or navy blue.

Hiring Process

• Clinical reviews the candidate's resume. If recommended, the candidate is sent to the unit manager for a phone interview.