PACU RN opportunity in Brooklyn
Job Title: PACU Registered Nurse (RN)
Open Positions: 2
Shift : Monday to Friday : 9a to 5p
Contract : 13 week Extendable
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced PACU RN to provide high-quality post-anesthesia care across the peri-anesthesia continuum (Phase I & II). The RN will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, ensuring safe recovery and smooth transition to discharge, inpatient units, or ICU.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver immediate post-anesthesia and post-procedure care
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing monitoring
- Develop and implement individualized care plans
- Monitor airway, vitals, surgical sites, drains, and IV lines
- Manage pain, medications, and emergency situations
- Support respiratory and circulatory stability
- Educate patients and families on post-procedure care
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes
- Document care and evaluate discharge readiness
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of Critical Care nursing experience
- Strong clinical, assessment, and critical thinking skills
- Experience in post-anesthesia or acute care settings
Education & Licensure
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)
- Active New York State RN License
- BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
DirectShifts is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status,
or any other characteristic protected by law.
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