Outpatient PACU Registered Nurse (RN)

Immediate need for a talented Outpatient PACU Registered Nurse (RN). This is a Part time, Day Shift opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Marietta, Georgia (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID:26-04557

Pay Range: $33 - $58/hour.  Competitive compensation based on experience. Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 403(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, Paid Time Off (PTO); Holiday Pay, Professional Development Support.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Post-Anesthesia Recovery: Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and interventions for Phase I and Phase II recovery.
• Monitor vital signs, manage pain and nausea, assess surgical sites, and evaluate readiness for discharge according to established criteria (Aldrete Score, etc.).
• Clinical Expertise: Manage airway support, administer medications, provide IV therapy, and respond effectively to post-anesthetic complications (e.g., respiratory depression, hypotension, emergence delirium) with decisive, composed action.
• Patient & Family Education: Provide clear, thorough discharge instructions to patients and their support persons regarding post-operative care, medication management, and warning signs.
• Team Collaboration: Coordinate care with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and pre-op nurses to ensure seamless patient flow through the perioperative process.
• Communicate effectively regarding patient status and any concerns.
• Fast-Paced Environment: Thrive in a dynamic setting with rapid patient turnover, requiring excellent time management, prioritization, and critical thinking skills.
• Quality & Safety: Adhere to all PACU protocols and safety standards.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives specific to outpatient surgical outcomes.
• Shift: Day Shift
• Schedule: Part-time (3 eight-hour shifts per week)
• Facility: Outpatient Surgery Center

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Skills-Current RN license (Georgia or Compact State)
• Current BLS certification (required upon hire)
• Minimum 2 years of direct patient care nursing experience
• PACU, ICU, or procedural recovery experience
• Associate's Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing is required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is strongly preferred.
• Current RN License in the State of Georgia or a Multi-State Compact License.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required upon hire.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) and PALS certifications are highly preferred or required upon hire.
• CPAN (Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse) certification is a plus.
• Minimum 2 years of direct patient care nursing experience is required.
• Experience in PACU, ICU, ED, or procedural sedation/recovery is highly preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and assessment skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service abilities.
• Ability to function independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Compassion and patience in caring for patients during recovery.

Our client is a leading Healthcare Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.
 
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