Job Summary
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 hospital’s mission and policies.
- Required Qualifications: 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.
- Schedule: 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
