Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op in Bay City, MI

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op
Location: Bay City, MI
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in Bay City, Michigan, 48706!

Job ID: 900689

Job Title


Registered Nurse (RN) - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Location


Bay City, MI | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor vital signs (heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, temperature) and level of consciousness as patients recover from anesthesia
• Ensure a patent airway and adequate respiratory function, intervening promptly in cases of obstruction or respiratory distress
• Administer medications including analgesics, anti-nausea drugs, and fluids to manage post-operative symptoms and maintain patient comfort
• Assess surgical sites for bleeding or complications, check dressings, perform physical assessments, and initiate appropriate emergency interventions when adverse reactions occur
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records and communicate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other members of the healthcare team regarding patient condition and care plans

Required Qualifications

• Active Michigan RN license (required)
• Minimum 2 years of PACU experience (required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (required)
• Must reside more than 35 miles from the facility to be eligible at standard traveler rates

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a high-volume acute care or surgical hospital environment
• Familiarity with airway management and post-anesthesia emergency protocols
• Strong interdisciplinary communication and documentation skills

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a well-established acute care facility offering a broad range of specialty services including cardiovascular, neuroscience, oncology, and more
• Join a dynamic surgical team in a facility with a high-volume emergency department serving the Bay City, MI community

About Malone Healthcare

At Malone Healthcare, there’s nothing we love more than helping healthcare professionals and healthcare facilities connect to accomplish amazing things. Our values-based approach means you’ll always get our undivided attention and a work ethic you can count on. Start your journey with flexibility and opportunity to fit your schedule.

As a healthcare provider, you have decided to take on a career that will challenge you in many ways and provide you with one of the most rewarding experiences you can have in life, helping others. At Malone Healthcare, we are here to help you become the healthcare professional that you wish to be by providing you with the best job opportunities possible. 

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