Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $1,765 per week in Yakima, WA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op
Location: Yakima, WA
Agency: Ambition 24Hours
Pay: $1,765 per week
Shift Information: Rotating - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 14 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Per Diem Registered Nurse PACU

Profession: Registered Nurse (RN)
Specialty: PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit)
Employment Type: Travel / Contract
Location: Yakima, Washington, 98902

Shift Details

• Shift: 08:00 AM 04:30 PM PDT
• Break: 30 minutes
• Schedule: Day Shift
  
  

Compensation

• Pay Rate: $44,52-$51,94 per hour

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a PACU travel assignment at a high-volume outpatient surgery center. The RN will be responsible for providing post-anesthesia recovery care, monitoring patients following surgical procedures, and ensuring safe stabilization prior to discharge or transfer.

This role requires strong critical care skills, attention to detail, and the ability to respond quickly to post-operative patient needs in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor patients recovering from anesthesia following surgical procedures
• Assess vital signs, pain levels, and post-operative status
• Administer medications and IV therapies as ordered
• Manage airway support and post-op complications if they arise
• Provide patient education for post-discharge care
• Document all clinical findings accurately and timely
• Collaborate with surgical, anesthesia, and clinical teams

Requirements

• Active RN license (WA or compact eligible)
• PACU, ICU, or perioperative experience preferred
• Strong critical care and post-anesthesia recovery skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced surgical environment
• Current BLS/ACLS (PALS preferred depending on facility requirements)