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RN - PACU

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washington, dc • Posted 3 days ago
Onsite Full Time Bio & Pharmacology & Health

RN - PACU

Profession: RN

Specialty: PACU

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day Shift

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: 1-2 years recent ICU and/or Level I trauma center PACU experience required

License: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state

Certifications: PALS, BLS, ACLS required; CPAN, TNCC, CCRN highly desirable

Must-Have:

  • Recent PACU/Preop experience
  • Minimum 2 years ICU experience
  • Critical thinking ability
  • Ability to work independently

Description:Monitor post-operative patients' levels of recovery and consciousness from anesthesia and provide updates to the medical team as needed.Obtain and record patients' vital signs.Observe patients for signs of side effects of anesthesia medication.Treat pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms of anesthesia and administer medication as prescribed.Update charting (EMR), patient files, and medical records.Educate patients and their families on post-surgery care and answer any questions.

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RN - PACU in washington at Unknown Company

Typical pay
$71,760–$109,200

For context, most registered nurses earn between $71,760–$109,200 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.

This position is listed as full time and onsite.

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