Registered Nurse Recovery Room/pacu

Medical University of South Carolina

Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States
Pyy rate type: hourly; pyy grade: health-28; not s...
Provide post-operative care for surgical patients
Monitor medical conditions and report changes
Recognize emergency situations and initiate action
The MUSC Orangeburg PACU is a 9-bay unit caring for diverse post-surgical patients across multiple specialties including Orthopedics, General, and Pediatric cases

Job Summary

  • The MUSC Orangeburg PACU is a 9-bay unit caring for diverse post-surgical patients across multiple specialties including Orthopedics, General, and Pediatric cases.
  • This role requires collaboration with the anesthesia and surgical teams to provide optimal patient care while managing rotating shifts and call hours.
  • Candidates must demonstrate the ability to prioritize responsibilities effectively and recognize emergency situations to initiate appropriate action immediately.

Matching Summary

The MUSC Orangeburg PACU is a 9-bay unit caring for diverse post-surgical patients across multiple specialties including Orthopedics, General, and Pediatric cases.

Salary

Pay Rate Type: Hourly; Pay Grade: Health-28; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Provide post-operative care for surgical patients
  • Monitor medical conditions and report changes
  • Recognize emergency situations and initiate action
  • Collaborate with anesthesia and surgical teams
  • Maintain accurate patient medical records

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in critical care settings preferred
  • Ability to precept and instruct personnel
  • Sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy
  • Energetic and enthusiastic team environment

Key Requirements

  • Graduation from accredited school of nursing
  • Current RN license in South Carolina or compact state
  • BLS certification required
  • PALS and ACLS certification within 6 months of hire
  • Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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