RN - PACU :: Nights ($2,000/Weekly or more) Job at Relig Staffing, Inc., Washington DC

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  • Relig Staffing, Inc.
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Location: Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center, Washington, DC
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: 12-hour Night Shift (36 hours/week)
Contingent Type: Healthcare (Travel Nursing)

Job Summary:

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center is seeking experienced PACU Registered Nurses to provide high-quality post-operative care for surgical patients recovering from anesthesia. The RN will be responsible for monitoring recovery, administering medications, and ensuring patient safety in a fast-paced acute care environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Monitor post-operative patients' recovery and consciousness levels from anesthesia.
  • Obtain and record patients' vital signs and assess for signs of complications or side effects.
  • Administer pain management, nausea treatment, and other post-operative medications as prescribed.
  • Educate patients and families on post-surgical care, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Respond to emergencies and provide appropriate interventions as needed.
Qualifications & Requirements:
  • Experience: Minimum 2 years of PACU experience required.
  • Education: Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program (BSN highly preferred).
  • Licensure: Active RN license to practice in Washington, DC (or compact license).
  • Certifications (Required):
    • Basic Life Support (BLS)
    • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
    • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
    • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Job Tags

Shift work, Night shift,

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