PACU RN
Fargo, North Dakota
Sanford Medical Center Fargo

PACU RN

Location: Fargo, North Dakota Unit: Phase I PACU (18-bay and 14-bay, across 2 floors with the same staff) at a Trauma Center Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Days Hours: 36-40 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• ND RN license
• ACLS, PALS, and BLS certifications (all AHA)
• Minimum 2 years of PACU experience
• Acute hospital experience (outpatient surgery center experience does not qualify)
• Large hospital experience (250+ beds)
• Ability to care for pediatric patients (average 5 to 15 kids per day)
• Ability to care for high-acuity patients

Preferred Qualifications

• Critical Care experience

Patient Care and Duties

• Care for all surgical specialties, adult and pediatric, including ICU, Cath Lab, Endoscopy, and IR patients post-procedure

Equipment

• Electronic charting, AcuDose medication dispensing, Philips monitors, ventilators, BiPAP

Staffing and Ratios

• Nurse-to-patient ratio: ASPAN standards, 1:1 or 2:1
• Interview times should be included in the submission. The hiring manager will contact candidates directly to interview before an offer is made.
• Not eligible if living within 60 miles of the facility

Schedule

• Majority of hours are 0700-2300, with occasional nights and a varied weekend rotation
• 8- and 12-hour shifts; 4x10s preferred
• Backup call rotation with staff, approximately 2 weeknights per month and up to every 4th weekend

Float Scope

• May float between campuses for Phase I PACU

Orientation and Attire

• Basic hospital and unit orientation with a buddy RN on the unit
• Hospital-provided scrubs