Registered Nurse (PACU)

Registered Nurse (PACU) - Selma, AL (#SM0007)

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• Location: Selma, AL
• Employment Type: Per-Diem (this is a 1099 position)
• Hourly Rate: $36 per hour

About Greenlife Healthcare Staffing:

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a leading nationwide recruitment agency dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with top-tier opportunities. We partner with hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices to match talented individuals with roles that align with their skills and career goals.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated Per-Diem Registered Nurse for an opening at a Medical Center in Selma, AL. In this role, you will deliver high-quality, compassionate care in a dynamic setting, managing a diverse patient population and collaborating with a skilled healthcare team.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation: Earn a strong hourly rate of $36 per hour.
• Work Schedule: Per-diem schedule, day shifts from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST (includes a 30-minute break).
• Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive environment.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes in a critical care setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide vigilant, acute post-anesthesia care by continuously monitoring vital signs, airway, and neurological status as patients recover from sedation or general anesthesia.
• Assess and manage postoperative pain, nausea, and other potential complications promptly, administering medications and interventions per physician orders and protocols.
• Evaluate patient readiness for discharge from the PACU using standardized scoring systems (e.g., Aldrete Score) and ensure stable recovery milestones are met.
• Deliver comprehensive handoff communication to the receiving nursing unit or discharge team, providing a clear report on the patient’s procedure, recovery, and ongoing care needs.
• Provide clear, supportive discharge education to patients and caregivers regarding postoperative instructions, medication management, and warning signs requiring follow-up.

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Requirements

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited program.
• Licensure: Active, unencumbered RN license from the state of Alabama.
• Experience: Minimum of 6 months of RN work experience.
• Technical Skills: Current CPR certification (Basic Life Support preferred).
• Soft Skills: Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, effective communication, cultural competency, collaboration, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
• Credentialing Requirements: Clean background check, negative TB test results, annual physical, COVID-19 vaccination, and other requirements as specified by the facility or agency.