Registered Nurse - PACU - RR26-07566
2 days ago
Hempstead
Job Description Job Title: Registered Nurse – Post Anesthesia Care Unit Location: Bronx, NY Type: Contract Duration: 14 Weeks Shift & Schedule: Day Shift (3x12s) | 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM | 3 Shifts Per Week | Approximately 34.5 – 37.5 Hours Per Week Pay Rate: $2,725 - $3,492/Week Position Overview: Navitas Healthcare, LLC is seeking a Registered Nurse – Post Anesthesia Care Unit for an exciting Contract opportunity in Bronx, NY. Responsibilities Monitor and assess patients recovering from anesthesia and surgical procedures. Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and ongoing patient evaluations. Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders. Initiate and maintain IV access and infusion therapies. Monitor patients receiving conscious sedation and respond appropriately to changes in condition. Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and multidisciplinary care teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Provide patient and family education regarding post-procedure care and recovery expectations. Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation. Ensure compliance with hospital policies, patient safety standards, and regulatory requirements. Support quality patient outcomes through evidence-based nursing practice. Required Qualifications Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN/ADN) from an accredited Nursing Program required. Active New York State Registered Nurse License required. Primary Source Verification of RN License and Registration through NYSED required. American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Certification required. Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical Nursing experience required. Minimum 2 years of IV Insertion experience required. Minimum 2 years of Phlebotomy experience required. Minimum 2 years of Conscious Sedation experience required. Strong assessment, critical thinking, and advanced IV therapy skills. Knowledge of post-anesthesia recovery standards and the ability to recognize and manage post-operative complications. Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills. English language proficiency (Speak, Read & Write) required. Ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment with a strong patient safety and quality care focus. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred. Previous PACU experience preferred. Experience in high-acuity acute care settings preferred. Strong knowledge of surgical recovery and patient monitoring preferred. Experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems preferred. For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169. About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a Joint Commission Certified / WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.