PACU RN - Travel - Days at Amergis Enid, OK

PACU RN - Travel - Days job at Amergis. Enid, OK.

The post-anesthesia care Unit (PACU) nurse cares for patients who have undergone anesthesia. The post-anesthesia care Unit (PACU) nurse is responsible for observing and treating a patient postoperation and making sure that they safely awake from anesthesia. The PACU nurse must monitor vital signs and levels of consciousness to make sure that the sedation is wearing off properly, there are no adverse reactions occurring and patients are regaining consciousness.

Minimum Requirements

• Current RN licensure in the state in which RN is working.
• ACLS and PALS certification per contract requirements.
• Current CPR if applicable.
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable.
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation).
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Experience working in Phase 1 PACU required.
• 2+ years recent PACU experience required.
• Not surgical center experience - they do not see the level of complexity of patients that we see in a level I trauma center.
• Candidates must possess the ability to think critically and to work independently.
• PALS, BLS & ACLS - Required.
• CPAN, TNCC, CCRN - highly desirable.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in state/district - Required.
• PACU/Preop Experience - Required: 2 Years.
• Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program - Required.
• BSN - Highly desired.

Benefits

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Awards and recognition programs.

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.