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Post-Anesthesia Care Unit - PACU Nurse - (PACU RN)
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Palo Alto, CA Palo Alto, California |
About this job
Job Description & Requirements
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit - PACU Nurse - (PACU RN)
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 10 D/E Pay Rate: $33.00 - 37.00
Exclusive Order
Internationally recognized for pediatric and obstetric care, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital provides a wide range of services for babies, children, adolescents and expectant mothers. Their pediatricians, specialty doctors, nurses and staff serve children and their families in the San Francisco Bay Area, Silicon Valley and all of Northern California and are recognized both for their achievements and their commitment to highly specialized care. Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital has again been ranked as one of the nation’s best and also the highest-ranked Bay Area Children’s Hospital by the U.S. News Media Group’s 2011-12 Best Children’s Hospitals survey and is one of the first children’s hospitals to join with Partnership for a Healthy America.
Pedi PACU experience
BLS(AHA), PALS within 6 months of start date, HP may start without them
PICU experience
START DATE: 8/4 and 8/18 are next orientation dates
SHIFT: 10D/E
On call as needed at night and on weekends.
GENERAL:
- High acuity and fast turn over unit sees up to 900 patients/month!
- 12 bed unit
- Neonates, infants, pedi adolescent
- 28 average daily census
- All types of surgery done, all levels of acuity and complexity. Neonates, infants and pediatrics only
- no floating required
- scrubs provided
The role of the post-anesthesia care unit nurse (PACU nurse) is to provide care for post-operative patients recovering from anesthesia, including general, regional, and local. The PACU RN treats inpatients and outpatients according to their needs, monitoring their vital signs to determine necessary care. (Postoperative nausea is a commonly treated symptom.) Due to the possibility of rapid changes in a patient’s physiological condition, PACU RNs are required to administer diligent care via monitoring, assessment, intervention, and continuous reassessment.
Required Qualifications
Pedi PACU experience
BLS(AHA), PALS within 6 months of start date, HP may start without them
Preferred Qualifications
PICU experience
About the Facility
Located on the renowned Stanford University Medical Campus, this hospital is internationally recognized as a truly worldclass pediatrics facility, equipped with ove 650 physicians and more than 4500 staff members. The facility is the frequent recipient of awards and commendations, most recently being recognized by US News and Report in 10 out of 10 pediatric specialties. In addition to its main campus, the hospital operates three satellite facilities through out Northern California, bringing high quality pediatric care to residents of Fremont, Mountain View, and Redwood City in addition to Palo Alto.
Facility Location
Known as the “Birthplace of Silicon Valley” and the home of Stanford University, Palo Alto’s eclectic mix of tradition and innovation makes this California town a great place to live and work. Located just 35 miles south of San Francisco, this college town boasts a charming tree-lined downtown, an abundance of beautiful parks, a medley of cultural offerings and excellent travel nursing assignments.
Job Benefits
At American Mobile Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:
About the Company
Since its inception in 1985, American Mobile Healthcare has set the highest standards in professional recruitment for the travel healthcare industry. Our professional staffing team offers unparalleled customer service and industry commitment, as well as top pay and benefits. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply
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Post-Anesthesia Care Unit - PACU Nurse - (PACU RN)
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 10 D/E Pay Rate: $33.00 - 37.00
Exclusive Order
Internationally recognized for pediatric and obstetric care, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital provides a wide range of services for babies, children, adolescents and expectant mothers. Their pediatricians, specialty doctors, nurses and staff serve children and their families in the San Francisco Bay Area, Silicon Valley and all of Northern California and are recognized both for their achievements and their commitment to highly specialized care. Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital has again been ranked as one of the nation’s best and also the highest-ranked Bay Area Children’s Hospital by the U.S. News Media Group’s 2011-12 Best Children’s Hospitals survey and is one of the first children’s hospitals to join with Partnership for a Healthy America.
Pedi PACU experience
BLS(AHA), PALS within 6 months of start date, HP may start without them
PICU experience
START DATE: 8/4 and 8/18 are next orientation dates
SHIFT: 10D/E
On call as needed at night and on weekends.
GENERAL:
- High acuity and fast turn over unit sees up to 900 patients/month!
- 12 bed unit
- Neonates, infants, pedi adolescent
- 28 average daily census
- All types of surgery done, all levels of acuity and complexity. Neonates, infants and pediatrics only
- no floating required
- scrubs provided
The role of the post-anesthesia care unit nurse (PACU nurse) is to provide care for post-operative patients recovering from anesthesia, including general, regional, and local. The PACU RN treats inpatients and outpatients according to their needs, monitoring their vital signs to determine necessary care. (Postoperative nausea is a commonly treated symptom.) Due to the possibility of rapid changes in a patient’s physiological condition, PACU RNs are required to administer diligent care via monitoring, assessment, intervention, and continuous reassessment.
Required Qualifications
Pedi PACU experience
BLS(AHA), PALS within 6 months of start date, HP may start without them
Preferred Qualifications
PICU experience
About the Facility
Located on the renowned Stanford University Medical Campus, this hospital is internationally recognized as a truly worldclass pediatrics facility, equipped with ove 650 physicians and more than 4500 staff members. The facility is the frequent recipient of awards and commendations, most recently being recognized by US News and Report in 10 out of 10 pediatric specialties. In addition to its main campus, the hospital operates three satellite facilities through out Northern California, bringing high quality pediatric care to residents of Fremont, Mountain View, and Redwood City in addition to Palo Alto.
Facility Location
Known as the “Birthplace of Silicon Valley” and the home of Stanford University, Palo Alto’s eclectic mix of tradition and innovation makes this California town a great place to live and work. Located just 35 miles south of San Francisco, this college town boasts a charming tree-lined downtown, an abundance of beautiful parks, a medley of cultural offerings and excellent travel nursing assignments.
Job Benefits
At American Mobile Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:
- Competitive pay rates
- Free, quality, private housing
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) and Flex Spending
- Life Insurance
- Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
- Free Continuing Education
- Refer a friend and earn extra cash!
About the Company
Since its inception in 1985, American Mobile Healthcare has set the highest standards in professional recruitment for the travel healthcare industry. Our professional staffing team offers unparalleled customer service and industry commitment, as well as top pay and benefits. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply
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