PACU RN

PACU Registered Nurse Available for

Locals and Travelers Location:

Shiprock, NM 87420

Shift:

Monday Friday:

7:00/7:30 AM 3:30/4:00 PM On-call, call-back, weekends, and holidays as assigned Must be able to respond within 15 minutes when on call

Contract Length:

6 months with the option to extend

Estimated Start Date:

Pending Award and Completion of Credentialing Process Compensation:

Regular Pay Rate:

$50 per hour Travel weekly stipends: $1,246 (If applicable) Please keep in mind that payroll is processed on a biweekly basis.

Benefits:

Health and Welfare:

$5.09/hr (Up to 40 hours worked per week)

PTO:

5 days after 6 months, an additional 5 days at 1 year of service Accrued sick days: 1 hour for every 36 hours worked 11

Paid Holidays:

Following the Government calendar throughout the year

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse to provide exceptional post-operative nursing care in a fast-paced surgical environment. The ideal candidate will monitor patients recovering from anesthesia, manage post-operative needs, and collaborate with the surgical team to ensure safe and effective recovery.

Requirements:

Minimum of 24 months of RN experience, including at least 2 years of PACU or critical care experience Current, active, unrestricted RN license in any U.S. state or territory Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (American Heart Association) Fitness-for-duty clearance Strong English communication skills and cultural sensitivity Ability to meet IHS credentialing and background requirements

Responsibilities:

Monitor and assess patients during post-anesthesia recovery Manage pain, airway, vital signs, IV therapy, and post-operative complications Perform discharge assessments and provide patient education for recovery at home Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care Document patient assessments, treatments, and outcomes accurately in the EHR Float to other departments as needed to support patient care Maintain compliance with IHS policies, HIPAA, and nursing standards Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location:

In person