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Critical Care - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) This role involves providing specialized nursing care in the perioperative setting within a healthcare facility. The position requires managing patients during pre-anesthesia, post-anesthesia Phase I, and post-anesthesia Phase II recovery, ensuring safety, comfort, and optimal outcomes through assessment, interventions, and patient education. Job Details Position Description: The perioperative Nurse specializes in caring for patients before, during, and after anesthesia, including post-anesthesia recovery.
Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, administering medications, managing airway and respiratory status, performing interventions to maintain physical stability, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The employee acts as a patient advocate and supervises assigned personnel, supporting the hospitals mission and policies. Required
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Oregon, BLS/PALS/ACLS, and TNCC certifications. Experience requirements include at least one year of Critical Care experience or two years in medical-surgical nursing.
Evenings, 8-hour shifts, with a minimum of 40 hours per week. Additional Information: The Nurse will be on call for the Post-Anesthesia Unit on a regular scheduled rotation and will assist with anesthesia procedures such as nerve blocks as needed. Healthcare professionals may be required to float to other departments where qualified.
Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include: Private housing or generous housing allowance Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage Competitive salaries Referral bonuses Travel reimbursement 401(k) retirement plan Direct deposit/free checking Unlimited free CE credits
About the role
Critical Care - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) This role involves providing specialized nursing care in the perioperative setting within a healthcare facility. The position requires managing patients during pre-anesthesia, post-anesthesia Phase I, and post-anesthesia Phase II recovery, ensuring safety, comfort, and optimal outcomes through assessment, interventions, and patient education.