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

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op
Location: Charlotte, NC
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 11 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – PACU

Location

Charlotte, NC | Ambulatory / Outpatient

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 8-Hour Shifts (mix of 06:00–14:30 and 07:30–16:00) | 4x8 or 5x8 schedule | No call requirement | No weekend requirement

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pre- and post-operative care across all patient age groups including infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Administer and manage discharge instructions, perform medication reconciliation, and obtain operative/procedural consent
• Start and maintain IVs and perform phlebotomy as required
• Implement Malignant Hyperthermia Protocol and conduct thorough pain assessment and management
• Float to other area ambulatory surgery centers as needed on a rare basis
• Operate in a non-computerized charting environment; complete pre-start modules prior to first day

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of PACU or related RN experience required
• Active NC RN license or valid Compact nursing license (pending license acceptable for submission)
• ACLS (ALS) , BLS , and PALS certifications required
• Demonstrated skills in ambulatory/outpatient work setting
• Proficiency in starting and maintaining IVs
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Local candidates are welcome to apply

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in Pedi PACU, Phase I PACU, and/or Phase II Recovery
• Surgical case experience in ENT (including tonsillectomy), general surgery, and ophthalmology (including cataract extraction and eye trauma)
• Proficiency with emergency medications, narcotics/opioid analgesics, and reversal agents; airway assessment and placement of oral/nasal airways
• Familiarity with general, local, and Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC) anesthesia types; experience with pre/post-operative procedures including 12-lead EKG/ECG and follow-up phone calls

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers are welcome, making this an excellent opportunity to launch your travel nursing career in a supportive outpatient surgical environment
• Scrubs are provided and orientation is offered on the unit to set you up for success from day one