Job Title: PACU
Location: Hermiston, Oregon
Schedule: 2:00PM – 10:30PM x 5
Term: 13-week assignment with the potential for extension
Pay Rate: $63 – $68/hr
Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a PACU for a temporary assignment in Hermiston, Oregon. These positions are 13-week contracts with the ability to extend.
Responsibilities for a PACU:
• Complete nursing assessments on patients in the pre and postoperative phase of care
• Perform patient admissions according to established standards of care
• Initiate and manage intravenous access
• Closely observe patients for changes in heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, blood pressure, and consciousness; report and intervene as needed based on medical guidelines
• Use the Aldrete scoring system in PACU phase of care
• Ensure patients maintain a patent airway and adequate respiratory function
• Perform interventions to maintain the status of the patient’s genitourinary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological systems, as well as fluid and electrolyte balance
• Inform medical staff about the patient’s status consistently
• Administer pain medications and assess their effectiveness
• Treat post-operative nausea using medications and comfort measures
• Develop an individualized peri-anesthesia plan of care
• Assist anesthesia with various nerve blocks as needed
• Administer medications using the 8 rights of safe medication practices
• Assess and perform interventions to maintain the integrity of the patient’s surgical sites to enhance tissue perfusion and promote infection prevention
• Perform interventions to maintain normothermia throughout the continuum of care
• Evaluate the patient’s and their designated caretaker’s knowledge level; provide education on expected outcomes, medication management, wound care, diet, activity, anesthesia side effects, when to seek medical care, signs and symptoms of complications, and other necessary educational needs
• Assess patients’ progress towards desired outcomes
• Collaborate effectively with other disciplines and nursing staff as needed
• Transfer patient care as needed
• Delegate tasks per Oregon State Board of Nursing guidelines
• Use critical thinking, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills to build effective team relationships
• Pursue professional growth and development
• Advocate for patients and safeguard their privacy and health information
• Involve the patient and/or support person in decisions affecting their perioperative plan of care
• Adhere to safety protocols such as fall risk and infection control
• Document accurately in the electronic medical record
• Maintain required competencies
• Participate in required education programs as applicable to position
• Be available to float to other departments where qualified to perform patient care
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Work scheduled on-call rotation for the Post-Anesthesia Unit
• Monitor patients having local-only procedures in the OR and administer conscious sedation if certified
Benefits for a PACU:
- Weekly pay every Friday
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Pet Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan (matching)
- Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
- Referral Bonus up to $1,500
Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.
