RN-Recovery

Position Title: RN-Recovery

Location: Anacortes, WA, USA

Department/Unit: Preop/PACU

Shift: 8 Hours Variable

Job Description

Unit Overview:

Elitecare Medical staffing seeking for a RN in the Preoperative and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), where we provide exceptional care to patients undergoing a variety of surgical procedures. Our unit consists of 10 Preop beds and 4 PACU beds, supporting both Phase 1 and Phase 2 recovery.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients preoperatively and postoperatively.
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:1 for admissions and up to 1:5 for discharges in the Preop area; 1:2 in the PACU, adjusting to 1:1 for airway management cases.
• Monitor patient vitals, administer medications, and perform assessments as required.
• Collaborate with surgical teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Utilize Meditech EMR for documentation and patient management.
• Read and interpret cardiac rhythms effectively.
• Serve as a charge nurse when required, coordinating care without a patient assignment.
  
  

Common Cases Handled

• Orthopedic surgeries (hips, knees, shoulders, ortho spine)
• TLIF, hernias, laparoscopic cholecystectomy
• OB/GYN procedures (hysteroscopy, hysterectomy)
• Urology procedures (cystoscopy, prostate surgeries)
• ENT surgeries (including pediatric cases)
  
  

Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Washington State.
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS.
• Strong critical care skills and a well-rounded nursing background.
• Knowledgeable in cardiac rhythms and monitoring.
  
  

Additional Information

• No respiratory therapy equipment such as vents is used in PACU; patients on vents are transferred directly to ICU.
• Currently, there are no nurse aids on the unit, but this may change in the future.
• Charge nurses typically do not take patient assignments but coordinate care as needed.
  
  

If you are passionate about providing high-quality nursing care in a supportive environment and are looking for an opportunity to grow within your profession, we encourage you to apply!

Skills: rnp,basic life support (bls),advanced cardiac life support (acls),pediatric advanced life support (pals),cardiac care,anesthesia