About this opportunity
Novant Health lists this Preop/PACU RN Float Pool opportunity in ardmore, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
What We Offer:
Surgical Services Float Pool- Enterprise Pre-op & PACU
* Schedule : Day Shift, PRN. Department requires candidate to be available for 1 shift per week as the minimum requirements. Shifts are 8 hours, within a window of 5:30A-5:30P, M-F. Schedules done on a 6 week time tract.
* Department : Pre-Op/PACU
* Location: Candidate will float to both Charlotte and Winston Salem within both inpatient facilities and ambulatory surgery centers, 23 facilities total. This position does not have a set location.
* Requirements: Candidates must have a minimum of two years of both preop and PACU experience, within both inpatient & ASC settings.
What‘s In It for You
* Premium PRN float pay
* Ability to work with wide range of team members, gaining clinical exposure and strengthening skill-set
* Supportive, team-focused environment
* Opportunity to make an immediate impact
What We‘re Looking For:
* Current RN license in NC (or compact state)
* BLS required; ACLS
* Bachelor‘s degree preferred
* 2 years of Pre-OP and PACU experience
* Strong clinical judgment, teamwork, and communication skills
What You‘ll Do:
* Conduct comprehensive pre-operative nursing assessments, including medical history, allergies, medications, and baseline vital signs.
* Initiate and maintain intravenous access and administer pre-operative medications as ordered &
manage post-operative pain, nausea, vomiting, and other recovery-related symptoms.
* Prepare patients for surgery by providing education regarding procedures, anesthesia, recovery expectations, and post-operative care.
* Monitor airway patency, respiratory status, oxygenation, circulation, neurological status, and pain levels during recovery.
* Perform ongoing post-anesthesia assessments and recognize complications requiring intervention.
* Assess surgical sites, drains, dressings, and drainage for signs of complications.
* Monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs, responding appropriately to changes in patient condition.
Who can apply
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