BarbRN62

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1. Going from Cardiac ICU to PACU

   BarbRN62 replied to bsnLex's topic in PACU

   I work in a Level 1 trauma center PACU. It has been my experience, that nurses with ICU experience have a smoother transition to PACU than those without critical care backgrounds. The autonomy and independence you have in the ICU is much like the PA...

2. On Call Coverage

   BarbRN62 posted a topic in PACU

   I need some input. I feel patient safety might be at risk. I work in a mid sized level I trauma center PACU. Our regular weekday night nurse has moved on to another position. Weekends are covered by RN day staff with one RN on call. Weekend nig...

3. PACU Pay

   BarbRN62 replied to DNURSENSOCAL's topic in PACU

   Midwest speaking. New w/o experience $22.00/hr. Those with years of experience and have stayed in the PACU $36.00 or more.