Registered Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) (Nursing) Job at Centstone, Watertown, NY

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  • Centstone
  • Watertown, NY

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) (Nursing)

Location: Watertown, NY 13601

Pay Rate: $60/hr

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 13 Weeks Contract

Guaranteed Hours: 36

Shift: 8hr/12hr Days - weekend, holiday and call required

Radius Rule: 60-mile radius rule for candidates

Responsibilities :

  • Provide care to patients recovering from anesthesia in the PACU.
  • Monitor vital signs and patient recovery post-anesthesia.
  • Administer medications, including pain management.
  • Assess and respond to patients' clinical, teaching, and emotional needs.
  • Ensure patient safety by recognizing and mitigating safety risks, including safe patient handling.
  • Collaborate with the surgical and anesthesia teams to provide optimal patient care.
  • Utilize clinical equipment and instrumentation typically used in OR/ASU settings.
  • Interpret lethal dysrhythmias and respond appropriately.
  • Assume duties as a charge nurse as needed, including preceptorship, charge, and leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications :

  • Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
  • License: Current NYS RN license.
  • Certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS required.

Experience:

  • Previous PACU experience required.
  • Minimum of one year of medical/surgical experience preferred.
  • Leadership and charge nurse experience preferred for experienced RNs.

Skills:

  • Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to function in high-stress situations.
  • Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
  • Competency in recognizing safety issues and using lifts for patient transfers.
  • Proficient in dysrhythmia interpretation.

Thanks & Regards
Iris Smith
iris.s@centstone.com
(332)-456-5875

Job Tags

Holiday work, Contract work, Immediate start, Shift work, Weekend work,

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