Travel Nurse RN, PACU Pay up to $2,723/WK

Travel Nurse RN, PACU

The RN in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) monitors and cares for patients who are recovering from anesthesia after surgery. This role involves close observation, managing pain and potential complications, and ensuring a safe transition to the next phase of care.

Key responsibilities include assessing patient status post-anesthesia, monitoring vital signs and level of consciousness, administering medications for pain management or nausea as needed, maintaining detailed documentation of patient recovery progress, identifying and responding to complications or emergencies in a timely manner, and communicating with surgical teams and families regarding patient status and care plans.

The work environment includes hospital PACU or ambulatory surgery centers, requiring vigilance and quick decision-making to manage post-anesthetic risks.

Benefits include competitive pay and comprehensive health benefits, opportunities to advance skills in perioperative nursing, a team-oriented environment focused on patient safety, and continuing education for anesthesia and post-operative care updates.

We emphasize swift and safe patient recovery. As an RN in our PACU, you will be a key contributor in ensuring patients smoothly transition from surgery to stable condition.

Information based on the BLS and actual job responsibilities may vary by location.

2 Years ACU or PACU Experience - Preferred Graduate from Accredited School of Nursing - Required BLS, ACLS, & PALS (AHA) - Required