PACU RN
West Islip, New York
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center

PACU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: West Islip, New York Contract Length: 13 weeks Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Schedule

• Shift: Night, 3x12 hours (21:00 to 09:30)
• Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
• Days: Unit is open Monday to Friday only. No weekends.

Role Overview

• Assess, monitor, administer medication, document progress, recover, and manage overall care for cardiology patients.
• Partner with an interdisciplinary team, including attending physicians, RNs, and ancillary staff, to optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction.
• Advocate for patients and their loved ones through safety intervention, emotional support, and education.

Requirements

• Valid RN license in New York
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• PACU (Post Anesthesia Care) experience of at least 1 year, with experience within the last year
• CCU (Coronary Care) experience
• CTICU (Cardiothoracic Intensive Care) experience
• BLS certification is required for all RN positions.
• Other unit-specific certifications may apply. Confirm with the unit before accepting.

Preferred Qualifications

• PACU and CCU/CTICU experience, specifically recovery experience
• Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification

Pre-Start Requirements

• Background: 7-year background check completed within 30 days of start and updated annually. Includes SSN trace, county, national sex offender, national criminal, FACIS Level 3, OFAC, OMIG, and OIG/SAM searches. Instant state and county searches are not acceptable.
• Exclusion checks: HHS/OIG, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and NY OMIG, each run within 30 days prior to start and updated annually.
• Education verification: Third-party verification, or a diploma or transcript if third-party verification is unavailable.
• State license verification: Required within 30 days of start. License hits are not accepted.
• Driver's license or state ID: Must show address and a clear picture.
• Physical exam: Must use the facility-specific physical form, completed and signed by a clinician with degree, within 30 days of start and updated annually. Must be initiated within 24 to 48 hours of offer acceptance. Cannot be completed onsite.
• Drug screen: Standard 9-panel. Rapid drug tests are not allowed. Must be initiated within 24 to 48 hours of offer acceptance, completed within 30 days prior to start, and updated annually.
• TB: Negative QuantiFERON Gold, T-Spot, or PPD within 1 year of start. If positive, a clear chest X-ray within the past 12 months and a site questionnaire are required.
• Immunity documentation: Measles (rubeola), mumps, rubella, and varicella each require a positive IgG titer or proof of 2 vaccines. Hepatitis B requires both antibody and antigen results. Proof of the 3-dose series alone is not sufficient.
• Flu vaccine: Required October 1 to April 30. Declinations are allowed. Exemptions are case by case (religious or medical only). Deadline for all candidates is 11/20.
• Fit test: Must be completed within 12 months of start, not onsite, using Halyard Fluidshield N95 or 3M 1860 mask.
• Facility forms: Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) form must be signed before start.
• Skills checklist: Must be current within the last year.
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam: Minimum score of 80%.
• Employment history: Application must cover 7 years of employment, with any gaps explained.
• References: 2 clinical references at supervisor level or above. Charge RNs are acceptable.