Local Contract Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $72-75 per hour

Phaxis is seeking a local contract nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a local contract nursing job in Poughkeepsie, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/29/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Phaxis is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) in Poughkeepsie, NY, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on patient care and overall clinic operations. We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented individual who thrives in a dynamic environment.

Location - Poughkeepsie, NY
Position - RN PACU
Schedule - Days, Monday through Friday

- 40 hours/week (5x8 or 4x10)

Responsibilities

• Airway & Vital Sign Monitoring: Assess respiratory and cardiovascular status, evaluate level of consciousness, and ensure the patient is hemodynamically stable.
• Anesthesia Recovery: Monitor the patient as the effects of general, regional, or local anesthesia fade, looking closely for adverse reactions or neurological deficits.
• Pain & Symptom Management: Administer prescribed medications to treat surgical pain, post-operative nausea, and vomiting (PONV).
• Surgical Site Assessment: Inspect surgical dressings and drains for abnormal bleeding or signs of infection.
• Patient Handoff: Receive comprehensive reports from the surgical team and anesthesiologists and later provide detailed discharge instructions to patients and their families.

Requirements

• RN NY Nursing License is required
• BLS and ACLS is required
• At least 1-2 years of PACU RN experience is required!

If you are passionate about providing exceptional patient care and want to be part of a supportive team, we would love to hear from you!