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Salary: $2446 / Week

The post-anesthesia care Unit (PACU) nurse cares forpatients who have under gone anesthesia. The post-anesthesia care Unit (PACU) nurse is responsible for observingand treating a patient postoperation and making sure that they safely awakefrom anesthesia. The PACU nurse mustmonitor vital signs and levels of consciousness to make sure that the sedationis wearing off properly, there are no adverse reactions occurring and patientsare regaining consciousness.

Minimum Requirements:

+ Current RN licensure in the state in which RN is working.

+ ACLS and PALS certification per contract requirements.

+ Current CPR if applicable

+ TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

+ Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

+ Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

+ Must be at least 18 years of age

+ Experience working in Phase 1 PACU required.

2+ years recent PACU experience experience required

not surgicenter experience - they do not see the level of complexity of patients that we see in a level I trauma center. Candidates must possess the ability to think critically and to work independently.

• PALS, BLS & ACLS – Required

CPAN, TNCC, CCRN - highly desirable

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in state/district - Required

• PACU/Preop Experience - Required: 2 Years

• Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program – Required

• BSN - Highly desired

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

+ Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

+ 401(k) savings plan

+ Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.