PACU RN

PACU Registered Nurse

Available for Locals and Travelers
Location: Shiprock NM 87420
Shift:

• Monday Friday: 7:00/7:30 AM 3:30/4:00 PM

• On-call call-back weekends and holidays as assigned

• Must be able to respond within 15 minutes when on call

Contract Length: 6 months with the option to extend
Estimated Start Date: Pending Award and Completion of Credentialing Process

Compensation:

• Regular Pay Rate: $50 per hour

• Travel weekly stipends: $1246 (If applicable)

• Please keep in mind that payroll is processed on a biweekly basis.

Benefits:

• Health and Welfare: $5.09/hr (Up to 40 hours worked per week)

• PTO: 5 days after 6 months an additional 5 days at 1 year of service

• Accrued sick days: 1 hour for every 36 hours worked

• 11 Paid Holidays: Following the Government calendar throughout the year

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse to provide exceptional post-operative nursing care in a fast-paced surgical environment. The ideal candidate will monitor patients recovering from anesthesia manage post-operative needs and collaborate with the surgical team to ensure safe and effective recovery.
Requirements:

• Minimum of 24 months of RN experience including at least 2 years of PACU or critical care experience

• Current active unrestricted RN license in any U.S. state or territory

• Current BLS ACLS and PALS certifications (American Heart Association)

• Fitness-for-duty clearance

• Strong English communication skills and cultural sensitivity

• Ability to meet IHS credentialing and background requirements

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and assess patients during post-anesthesia recovery

• Manage pain airway vital signs IV therapy and post-operative complications

• Perform discharge assessments and provide patient education for recovery at home

• Collaborate with surgeons anesthesia providers and the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care

• Document patient assessments treatments and outcomes accurately in the EHR

• Float to other departments as needed to support patient care

• Maintain compliance with IHS policies HIPAA and nursing standards