Job Title: PACU RN Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Post Anesthesia Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years of critical care experience required. License: Must have an active IL license to apply. Certifications: ACLS, BLS, and PALS required. Must-Have: - Critical care experience - Ambulatory/Outpatient, Inpatient, Level I Trauma Center, Pain Management, Phase I PACU, Phase II Recovery - Case skills in various surgical procedures - Cardiac monitoring experience - IV therapy and phlebotomy skills Description: Position/Specialty: PACU RN Shift: 3x12 Nights Average Daily Census: 50. 23 room unit. First-timers not accepted. Weekend requirement: No. On-call requirement: Yes, up to 30 hours per 6 weeks. Must float within scope to meet facility needs: No. Accommodating block schedule inquiries will be discussed with the manager. Local candidates are accepted with no radius restrictions. Pending licenses will not be accepted; an active IL license is required to apply. Requested time off restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days. Clients may call off up to 36 hours per thirteen-week assignment without paying for the canceled hours. Special requirements include: - Required work setting experience: Ambulatory/Outpatient, Inpatient, Level I Trauma Center, Pain Management, Phase I PACU, Phase II Recovery - Required bariatric case skills: Gastric bypass, Gastric sleeve, Lap band - Required cardiac monitoring skills: Arterial line management, Central Venous Pressure (CVP), Dysrhythmia recognition/management - Required surgery case skills in various specialties - Required IV therapy/phlebotomy skills: Accessing ports, Blood product administration, Central line care/management, PICC line care and management Required professional topics and skills include: - Interpretation and communication of lab values - Isolation precautions - Malignant hyperthermia protocols - Pain assessment and management - PCA pump management Computer charting experience required. Type of facility: Acute Care Client, Magnet designation Total staffed beds: 562 Patient age groups served include: Adolescents, Adults, Pediatrics, Geriatrics Unit details: Interdisciplinary support from various health professionals Daily census: 50 Number of beds: 23
