Registered Nurse - PACU / Preop

Location

Los Alamos, NM

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Shift: 06:30 - 15:00, with some call on nights and weekends.

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse specializing in PACU and Preop to join our team. This role involves caring for adult patients, primarily focusing on the recovery phase following surgery, as well as preoperative preparation. The nurse will be responsible for monitoring patient status, providing care, and ensuring a safe and effective recovery environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess patient conditions post-anesthesia.
• Prepare patients for surgery and provide necessary education.
• Administer medications and ensure patient safety.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Collaborate with the surgical team and other healthcare professionals.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, with prior PACU experience strongly preferred.
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS.

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!