Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,386 per week in Morristown, VT

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: Morristown, VT
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $2,386 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 9/8/2026

About the Position

Registered Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) assignment in Morristown, Vermont. This role involves providing specialized, direct patient care to individuals recovering from anesthesia and surgical procedures.

The PACU RN will utilize the full scope of the Nursing Process to deliver age-specific care, ensuring adherence to established Department of Nursing and Specialty Specific Standards of Patient Care. This position requires a commitment to patient safety, quality outcomes, and compliance with all healthcare regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct, age-specific patient care to individuals in the post-anesthesia recovery phase.
• Apply the Nursing Process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation) to manage patient care effectively.
• Adhere strictly to Department of Nursing Standards of Patient Care and Specialty Specific Standards.
• Assume leadership responsibilities, including appropriate delegation of tasks to other healthcare team members.
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable State and Federal laws, regulations, and policies governing healthcare provision.

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Active Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Active Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in post-anesthesia recovery care, including airway management, pain assessment, and hemodynamic monitoring.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective patient and team interaction.
• Ability to delegate tasks appropriately and provide leadership within the care team.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care and regulatory compliance.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: AM
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Days per Week: 3
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: September 8, 2026
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotations: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Vermont.
• Active Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Active Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) certification.