Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Recovery
Location: Anacortes,WA
Department/Unit: Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Preoperative Unit
Salary Range: $60,000 to $120,000 Yearly
Shift:8 Hours Days
Position Summary:
Elitecare Medical Staffing seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for our Recovery Unit within the PACU. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional patient care in a fast-paced environment, ensuring the highest standards of nursing practice.
Unit Overview:
- Preop Beds: 10
- PACU Beds: 4
- Nurse-Patient Ratios:
- Preop: 1:1 for admissions or up to 5 for discharges
- PACU: 1:2 (1:1 for airway management)
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients in the Preop and PACU settings.
- Monitor patients’ vital signs and recovery progress post-anesthesia.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
- Collaborate with surgical and anesthesia teams to facilitate optimal patient outcomes.
- Educate patients and their families on post-operative care and recovery.
Common Cases:
- Orthopedic surgeries (hips, knees, shoulders, ortho spine)
- TLIF, hernias, laparoscopic cholecystectomy
- OB/GYN procedures (hysteroscopy, hysterectomy)
- Urology (cystoscopy, prostate)
- ENT surgeries (including pediatric cases)
Required Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Experience and Skills:
- Must be a well-rounded nurse with strong critical care skills.
- Proficient in cardiac rhythm interpretation.
- Experience in a PACU or similar recovery setting is preferred.
Technology:
- Familiarity with Meditech EMR system.
Additional Information:
- The charge nurse oversees both PACU and outpatient areas without a patient assignment.
- A coordinator is available for support as needed; no house supervisor present.
- There are currently no nurse aids assigned to this unit.
- Patients on mechanical ventilation are directed to the ICU without recovery in the PACU.
If you are passionate about providing high-quality recovery services and are looking for an opportunity to grow in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply!