RN-PACU

<p><strong>RN Position Job Notes:</strong></p> <p>Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.</p> <p><strong>Opportunity:</strong></p><p>RN - PACU</p><p><strong>Job Details:</strong></p><p>• Provide competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit<br>• Level 1 Trauma experience required with minimum 1 year of nursing experience<br>• Coordinate and deliver patient care utilizing the nursing process in a hospital setting<br>• Assess and monitor patients recovering from anesthesia and surgical procedures<br>• Participate in identifying and meeting learning needs and attend education programs<br>• Assess readiness to learn of patients, families, and caregivers<br>• Identify expected patient outcomes and participate in care plan revisions<br>• Demonstrate competence in care of patients with complex problems including physical, psychosocial, educational and safety aspects<br>• Perform bedside point of care testing as required for patient care plans<br>• Organize and prioritize care according to patient and family needs<br>• Participate in interdisciplinary team discussions for patient care evaluation<br>• Collaborate with patients and families to prepare and update care plans<br>• Required certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider (AHA or ARC)<br>• North Carolina RN license required<br>• Nursing Diploma, ADN, or ASN from accredited school required (BSN or MSN preferred)<br>• Manager will screen all candidates prior to placement</p><p><strong>Facility:</strong></p><p>This comprehensive medical center serves as a major academic healthcare institution providing advanced medical care and specialized services. The facility operates as a Level 1 Trauma Center, offering critical care services and maintaining high standards for patient safety and clinical excellence. The organization emphasizes evidence-based practice, continuous learning, and interdisciplinary collaboration to deliver exceptional healthcare outcomes.</p><p><strong>Location:</strong></p><p>Chapel Hill, NC</p><p>Chapel Hill offers a vibrant college town atmosphere with rich cultural amenities, excellent dining, and beautiful tree-lined neighborhoods. The area provides an ideal blend of academic energy, outdoor recreation opportunities, and proximity to Research Triangle Park, making it an attractive location for healthcare professionals seeking both career growth and quality of life.</p>