PACU Registered Nurse
Peoria, Illinois
Carle Health Methodist Hospital
$1,932-2,344/weekMeda Health will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU
Location
- Peoria, Illinois
Employment Type
- Clinical Nursing
Contract Length
- 20 weeks
Work Schedule
- Day shift
- 12-hour shifts (8:00 AM – 8:30 PM)
- 36 hours per week
Job Description
- Provide professional nursing care to a group of patients during assigned shifts.
- Perform initial patient assessments and develop individualized plans of care.
- Implement and modify nursing interventions based on continuous patient evaluation.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of nursing care.
- Ensure patient and employee safety by identifying and addressing hazards.
- Communicate effectively with healthcare team members and provide constructive feedback.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and independent judgment in decision-making.
- Identify personal learning needs and pursue professional development.
- Fulfill all departmental competency requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois
- Minimum 3 years of Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) nursing experience
- PACU nursing experience within the last year
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Education
- Required: Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)
- Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Specialty
- Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Facility
Carle Health Methodist Hospital
- Short Term Acute Care
- 295 beds
Peoria, IL
About
The largest city on the Illinois River, Peoria's downtown offers scenic views of the water, with the Peoria RiverFront district one of the oldest urban areas in the state. It attracts visitors and locals of all ages as a prime spot for outdoor festivals, concerts and gatherings and offers outstanding restaurants, cultural centers and a river trail. The Riverfront Museum focuses on history, art and science and features five major permanent galleries and rotating exhibits. Over 9,000 acres of parkland, including the Luthy Botanical Garden and Peoria Zoo, attract nature lovers near and far. And everyone enjoys the seasonal Peoria RiverFront Market and Peoria Farmers Market at Metro Centre and their vast array of fresh, local fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, baked goods, honey and more.
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