Pre/Post PACU RN
Cardiac Surgery Center of Arizona
Glendale, AZ
ICU
Posted Jun 18
- Unit
- PACU
What the listing says
Role
- Practice
- SIS charting
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- $5/hr above the median
- Relocation
- Help offered
The median for ICU in Arizona is $51/hr, across 42 postings.
About this role
*Job Overview* We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Pre/Post PACU Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dynamic Cardiology/Electrophysiology team. In this vital role, you will provide exceptional nursing care to patients before and after surgery, ensuring smooth transitions through the perioperative process. Your expertise will support patient recovery, monitor vital signs, manage pain, and coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment that values professionalism, compassion, and teamwork.
*Duties*
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- Assess patient condition through comprehensive physical examinations and vital signs monitoring before and after surgical procedures.
- Administer medications, including IV infusions and injections, following strict aseptic techniques and safety protocols.
- Document all patient interactions accurately using electronic health record (EHR) systems such as SIS, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Collaborate with Electrophysiologists and Interventional Cardiologists,surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care plans and discharge instructions.
- Manage acute pain through appropriate interventions and monitor for adverse reactions or complications.
- Assist with procedures such as suturing and Loop Recorders.
*Qualifications*
- Valid RN license with current state registration; experience in a hospital or acute care setting preferred.
- Critical care experience, including ICU or Level I/II trauma center exposure, is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems like SIS.
- Strong knowledge of physiology, medical terminology, aseptic technique, and patient assessment skills.
- Experience working with diverse patient populations including geriatrics, individuals with disabilities.
- Ability to perform IV insertions, phlebotomy, venipuncture.
- BLS/ACLS is required.
- Excellent communication skills with a proactive approach to patient safety and team collaboration. Join us in delivering outstanding perioperative nursing care that transforms patient experiences! We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where your skills grow alongside your career ambitions. All positions are paid roles that prioritize your professional development while ensuring comprehensive benefits aligned with industry standards.
Pay: $2,033.66 - $2,449.14 per week
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
Work Location: In person
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Requirements
- RN
- Valid RN license with current state registration
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
Place
- City
- Glendale, AZ
- Median rent
- $1,528/mo
- Local household income
- $73,530/yr
- State price level
- 1% above the national average
- Address
- W Beardsley Rd, Glendale, AZ 85308, USA
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Arizona index 100.7, where 100 is the national average.
Glendale sits just northwest of Phoenix, offering nurses a family-friendly desert suburb with easy access to big-city amenities. The city blends quiet residential streets with the entertainment district around Westgate, home to shopping, dining, and the NFL stadium — giving you both laid-back living and weekend energy in one sunny Arizona locale.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Cardiac Surgery Center of Arizona is a specialized cardiac care facility located in Glendale, AZ, focused on cardiology and electrophysiology services. The facility appears to operate in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment where nurses work as part of multidisciplinary teams to…
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