Registered Nurse PACU

Job Title

• Registered Nurse - PACU

Location

• St. Louis, MO

Schedule / Job Type

• Full-time, Nights (3x12-hour shifts), on-site

Key Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia care for surgical patients in a Level I Trauma Center's PACU.
• Manage complex postoperative patients, including those with drains, vasoactive drips, mechanical ventilation, and general anesthesia recovery.
• Rotate between PACU and pre/post interventional radiology areas as needed.
• Monitor and assess patient status, administer medications, and ensure patient safety during recovery.
• Collaborate with surgical and medical teams to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Maintain accurate documentation in EPIC charting system.

Required Qualifications

• Valid state RN license (Missouri license or compact license required at time of submission).
• Minimum of 1 year of critical care experience or experience in a Level I Trauma Center.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Proficiency in managing ventilated patients, vasoactive medications, and drains.
• Ability to work nights, with variable start times, including 21:00-09:00 shifts.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• EPIC charting system experience.
• Experience with postoperative management of surgical patients such as GU, GYN, colorectal, bariatric, ENT, and minimally invasive procedures.
• Critical care skills in managing complex, critically ill patients in a Trauma Level I setting.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a highly reputable Level I Trauma Center dedicated to excellence in patient care and team collaboration.
• Opportunity to work in a challenging environment with diverse surgical and trauma cases, enhancing your critical care skills.

Additional Details

• Shifts: Night (21:00-09:00), 3 nights per week.
• No call required, though optional shifts may be available.
• RTO (Requests for Time Off): Up to 7 days per 13-week contract, with RTO included on submission.
• Travel compliance, licensing, and credentialing requirements apply.
• This role is for experienced RN candidates comfortable managing complex postoperative patients in a high-acuity environment.

Note:
Applicants must meet all licensing, certification, and experience requirements, and only submit to their top three preferred opportunities within the system. Local candidates within 75 miles are not accepted for this assignment.