Cedar Park Med is seeking a compassionate and skilled PACU Registered Nurse.
Shift: M-F - 8-hour shifts - Includes Weekends/Holidays - On-Call
Duration: 6-month assignment with potential 2-year extensions
Requirements:
- Valid RN License
- ACLS
- BCLA
- PALS
- Previous trauma experience
Duties:
This position is located in the Operating Room. Elective and emergency surgeries include general surgery, orthopedics, vascular, OB/GYN, urology, ENT, Oral Surgery, Dental and Ophthalmology.
- Provide intensive nursing care and post-anesthesia care for patients
- Rotate through pre-op counseling, prep-surgery, recovery, and local procedures rooms
- Conduct post-anesthesia observation, physical assessments, and gather patient health histories
- Collaborate with surgeons and anesthesia teams on patient status and care plans
- Record and maintain all data related to post-anesthesia care
- Provide emergency interventions using ACLS or PALS training as needed
- Manage patients throughout recovery phases, offering emotional and psychological support
- Assist anesthesia or surgeons with resuscitation, assessment, and monitor patients during recovery
- Administer prescribed medications, treatments, IV fluids, blood products, and oxygen as directed by the anesthesiologist, anesthetist, or surgeon
- Document all observations, interventions, and therapeutic measures, including hemodynamic data, in the recovery room
- Follow AORN standards of care to create, evaluate, and revise patient care plans based on the patient's needs
Benefits:
- PTO
- Vacation pay
- Bonus pay
- Health insurance
- 401k
Why Join Us: Join Cedar Park Med and experience a company that genuinely values your growth and success. Beyond our standard benefits like bonuses, PTO, health insurance, and training and career advancement, you will have an entire team dedicated to your success. Your personal recruiter will help you with your credentialing and document process. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and experience the difference a dedicated team can make, we invite you to join Cedar Park and become part of our family. Your career growth and success are our top priority!