Job Title
Registered Nurse - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Job Summary
Join our dedicated team as a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse at a leading acute care facility in Sandy Springs, Georgia. This role is situated on the Ground Floor PACU, where you will provide specialized care to patients recovering from a wide range of surgical procedures.
The unit manages a diverse patient population undergoing high-acuity cases including Thoracic, Orthopedic, Neurology, Vascular, Urology, and General surgery. As a PACU RN, you will be instrumental in monitoring, assessing, and stabilizing patients immediately post-anesthesia.
Operating 24/7, the unit is overseen by a Charge Nurse and Supervisor, ensuring comprehensive support for patient care. This position requires a commitment to excellence in a fast-paced, critical care environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide comprehensive post-anesthesia nursing care to patients recovering from various surgical procedures.
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Monitor vital signs, assess patient status, and manage pain effectively in the immediate post-operative phase.
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Identify and respond to emergent complications, including airway management and hemodynamic instability.
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Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
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Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
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Educate patients and families on post-operative care and recovery expectations.
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Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the electronic health record system.
Required Qualifications
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Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
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Minimum of two (2) years of recent, acute care experience in a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) setting.
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Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of Sandy Springs, Georgia.
Preferred Qualifications
Not specified.
Skills & Competencies
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Proficiency in post-anesthesia recovery and critical care monitoring.
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Expertise in airway management, pain assessment, and hemodynamic stabilization.
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Experience with a diverse range of surgical cases including Thoracic, Orthopedic, Neurology, Vascular, Urology, and General surgery.
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Ability to manage high-acuity patients in a fast-paced environment.
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Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
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Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, specifically Cerner.
Shift Details
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Schedule: Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM - 10:30 PM.
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Shift Duration: 12.5 hours per shift, 3 days per week.
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Call Requirements: Holiday call is required.
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Weekend Rotation: Not specified.
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Holiday Expectations: Must work two (2) major holidays (Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day) and one (1) minor holiday (The Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve).
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Assignment Dates: September 28, 2026 - January 2, 2027 (14-week contract).
Licensing Requirements
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Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia or compact state eligibility.
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AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
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AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
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National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
