Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op in Jacksonville, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op
Location: Jacksonville, NC
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – PACU

Location

Jacksonville, NC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Days | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) | Weekends and Holidays Required | On-Call Required (typically 1 night per week, including nights, weekends, and holidays)

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and care for patients in an 8-bay Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) immediately following surgery on a 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Manage patient airways, pain levels, vital signs, and all post-surgical needs until the patient is ready for transport to the next level of care
• Collaborate as part of a team-based Surgical Services unit with a focus on patient safety and patient satisfaction
• Provide on-call coverage as assigned, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Float to units of like acuity or less as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand at time of submission
• Minimum of one year of Main Hospital PACU experience required
• Pediatric (Peds) experience in the OR required
• Active BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required and in hand at time of submission
• Current Nursys report dated within the past 7 days must be included with submittal
• All requested time off (RTO) must be disclosed at time of submission; RTO submitted after presentation will not be honored

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience working in a high-acuity, fast-paced surgical services environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage diverse post-surgical patient populations including pediatric patients

Why Join Us

• Work alongside board-certified surgeons and experienced clinical staff utilizing the latest surgical technology and equipment
• Join a collaborative, team-based unit with a strong emphasis on delivering exceptional patient care and safety