Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Holding Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Holding area. This role is focused on the care of post-operative patients who are fully recovered and awaiting disposition, either for discharge or admission to an inpatient bed. The ideal candidate should have a background in post-operative care and possess strong skills in cardiac telemetry and dysrhythmia management.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to post-operative patients in the PACU Holding area.
• Monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry and manage dysrhythmias.
• Administer medications and perform phlebotomy as needed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Assist in the management of oxygen delivery and non-invasive airway support.
• Maintain proper isolation and safety protocols for patient care.
• Document patient assessments and interventions accurately in the electronic health record.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse, preferably with post-operative experience.
• Current RN license in New York is required.
• BLS certification is required; ACLS and NIHSS certifications are preferred.
• Epic electronic health record experience is mandatory.

Schedule

This is a day shift position, working Monday through Friday from 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM. There are no weekends, holidays, or on-call duties.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!