PACU Registered Nurse
Shreveport, Louisiana
CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center

Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU

Location

• Shreveport, Louisiana

Employment Type

• Travel assignment
• Contract length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Primary shift: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM, Monday through Friday
• Must be flexible to work various shifts as needed (examples include 7:15–3:45, 8:30–5, 9:30–6, 7:15–6, 5:30–4, 5:30–2, 6–6)

Patient Population and Unit Description

• Care for patients ranging from newborns with tubes to geriatric patients
• Typical cases include orthopedics, general surgery, vascular, ENT, urology, and breast reconstructions
• Ability to care for critical care patients who may require transfer to critical care units

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Valid RN license in Louisiana
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), with experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Licenses & Certifications

• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or ENPC

Job Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care independently in a similar clinical setting, managing routine and complex care
• Utilize the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation
• Address complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families
• Administer medications and treatments per protocol, monitoring for side effects and effectiveness
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided
• Assess learning needs and provide education to patients, families, and caregivers
• Make appropriate assignments and delegate tasks to other care providers as needed
• Meet applicable leadership competencies related to self, others, and organizational leadership

This position requires a competent RN with perioperative or related specialty experience, flexibility in shift work, and certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS or ENPC. The role involves caring for a diverse patient population including critical care transfers and requires strong clinical judgment and leadership skills.