PACU RN
Wheeling, West Virginia
Wheeling Hospital

PACU RN

Location: Wheeling, West Virginia (northern West Virginia hospital) Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Days, 10 hours per day, 40 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• RN license
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications for inpatient PACU, outpatient PACU, and Surgery Center
• BLS certification only for Anesthesia Clinic
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips
• Flexibility with schedule and start times, and willingness to stay until cases are done for the day
• Must provide own Navy Blue scrubs for Anesthesia Clinic (scrubs are provided for other areas)

Unit and Assignment

• Recovery areas:

  • Inpatient PACU/Recovery Room: 7 bays
  • Outpatient PACU/Recovery Room: 15 bays
  • Surgery Center: 14 bays
  • Anesthesia Clinic: 6 rooms
• Phase mix: All four areas have a blend of Phase 1 and Phase 2.
• Ratios: Typical PACU ratios for Phase 1 and Phase 2.
• Charge nurse: Each area has its own charge nurse, who also takes a patient assignment.
• Nurse aides: UA2s are assigned on each side. They are cross-trained as nurse aides and unit receptionists.
• Systems: EMR is Sunrise (software familiarity, not a credential). Pharmacy is in-house 24/7 and uses Pyxis.
• Support: Respiratory therapy (RT) is available 24/7 and manages ventilators. Hospitalist, intensivist, and IV team coverage are not applicable.
• Orientation: Floor-specific orientation of 2-3 shifts.

Schedule

• Predominantly 3 twelve-hour shifts, though 8- or 10-hour shifts may be considered if department needs are met.
• Staff may submit up to 4 schedule requests per schedule, but requests are flexible as long as unit needs are met.
• One charge nurse builds the schedule for all areas.
• Start times vary.
• Shift options listed: 8a-6p, 9a-7p, or 10a-8p, with no call.
• Weekend call: 1 weekend call shift per month, 24 hours (7am-7am).
• Holiday call: Works into the holiday call rotation with permanent staff. Coverage is 24 hours (7am-7am).
• Overnight call: 2 additional overnight call shifts per month (11pm-7am).

Float Scope

• PACU RNs work both sides (inpatient and outpatient).
• PACU RNs may also work in the Surgery Center and Anesthesia Clinic.
• The department plans to eventually move to one large area where all staff will do both pre- and post-procedure care.

Case Types

• Open heart cases go directly to the ICU and are not recovered in PACU.
• ICU patients are recovered in PACU, except open hearts.
• Recovers general, neuro, thoracic, Cath lab interventions, radiology, and simple procedures and cases.

Submission Requirements

• Submissions must include a copy of the candidate's unexpired driver's license.
• Licensing hits must be disclosed at the time of submission.
• A 50-mile radius rule applies.