RN – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Specialty: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Facility: Central Maine Medical Center
State License: ME
Certs/Licenses:
Years of Experience: 2
Shift: 05:00-20:00
Guaranteed Hours:
Description: Specialty: PACUFacility: Central Maine Medical CenterState License: MECerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: 2Shift: 05:00-20:00Guaranteed Hours: Description: Description:Need travelers to be 4×9’s, variable shifts (5:00AM-8:00PM)Call burden: In a 6-week scheduling block average of 6-8 on call shifts including weekends and holidays (if pertinent).Central Maine HospitalLocated in Lewiston, ME serving most of Androscoggin County, Lewiston and Auburn.190 bedsProvides 24/7 Emergency Care (Trauma Level III), Cardiovascular Services, Cancer Care, Orthopedic Care, Women’s & Children s Health and Primary Care ServicesJoint Commission AccreditationTeaching HospitalAbout Lewiston, ME2ndlargest city in MaineClosest Airports:45 mins to Portland Maine International1.5 hour to Bangor International2.5 hours to Boston Logan40 minutes to beautiful coastal town of Portland, MEArtsy and cultural atmosphere with endless outdoor recreational activities such as skiing, fishing, hiking, kayaking, sight seeing, and so much more! General CommentsUnit ProfileFacility Name:Central Maine Medical CenterFloor:Peri AnesthesiaTrauma Level:Level 3Position Information: Facility Department/Cost Center:Peri Anesthesia 1206640 Role (RN, Tech, LPN, PT, etc.):RN Specialty:Peri Anesthesia Number of Openings: Shift:Variable between5:00am 8:00pm Weekly Guaranteed Hours:36 Weekend Hours:One every 5-6ish weeks Call Requirements:Yes RequiredCertifications:ACLS, BLS, PALS Years of Experience:2 Float Requirements:Rarely Additional Notes:Unit Information: Number of Beds:19 bedPre op/same day surgery and 12 bed phase I PACU. Both arerequiredin each travel contract. Patient Ratios:2:1 average Equipment: EHR:Surginet-Cerner,Omnicell Patient Populatione.g. geriatric, adult, peds, etc. :AllHiring Profile: Must Have Skills/Experience:: Ambulatory/Outpatient, Inpatient, Level III Trauma Center, Pedi PACU, Phase I PACU, Phase II Recovery, Pre-Post, Arterial line management, Dysrhythmia recognition/management, Endo/Laparoscopic, ENT, General, Gyn, Ortho, Ortho/Spine, Ortho/Total joints, Plastics, Robotics, Thoracic, Urology, Vascular, AAA repair, Cardiac arrest, Cardioversion, Carotid Endarterectomy, Vascular surgery, Radical neck dissection, Tonsillectomy, Cholecystectomy, Colon surgery, Whipple, AV fistula/shunt, Renal surgery, TURP, Bilateral tubal ligation, Hysterectomy, Mastectomy, Blood Product Administration, Central line care/management, Phlebotomy, PICC line care and management, Starting IVs, Antiarrhythmics, Anticoagulants, Antihypertensives, Emergency Medications, IV vasopressors, Narcotics/ Analgesics, Procedural Sedation Administration, Reversal agents, Anterior/ Posterior fusion, Cervical fusions, Spine surgery, Stroke Scale, Circulation Checks, Open reduction and internal fixation, Total joint replacement, Management of pediatric patients, Abdominoplasty, Breast augmentation, Airway assessment, Care of Ventilated patients, Chest tube management, End-Tidal CO2 monitoring, Fresh tracheostomy, Interpretation of ABGs, Placement of Oral/nasal airways, Conscious Sedation, Epidural, General, Local,Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC), Nerve Blocks, Spinal, Medication reconciliation, Obtain 12 lead EKG, Obtain Operative/Procedural Consent, Pre/Post Operativeprocedures, Pre-op Assessment, Pre-op Education, Review History and Physical, Straight urinary catheterization female, Straight urinary catheterization male, Wound Vacs, Interpretation and communication of lab values, Isolation Precautions, Malignant Hyperthermia Protocols, Pain Assessment and Management, PCA pump and management, RASS (Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale Preferred Skillset/Experience:Trauma Level II Experience, Teaching Hospital Experience, Cerner, Previous Charge Experience, Gastric bypass, Gastric Sleeve, Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz monitoring, Bariatrics, Pacemaker Insertion, Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz monitoring, Post Cath Lab Procedures, Sheath Pull, Insulin protocols, Omnicell,ExtubationLMA/ET, Intubation, Pre/Post Cath lab procedures, Pre/Post Endoscopy procedures, Pre/Post IR procedures, Common Diagnosis/Treatment:ENT, General, Surgical oncology, Ortho, Urology, Breast, Bariatrics, Colorectal, Plastics. Everything except Neurosurgery. Personality Fit: Required Education:Dress Code: Scrub Color:Provided, unless in SDSpermittedto wear Navy Blue No. of Positions: 1/1. Position creation reason:Vacant Position; CMHC: CMMC – Travel – RN Peri Anesthesia – DAYS