Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,328 per week

About the role

As a PACU RN, you will provide observation and care for post‑operative patients recovering from surgical anesthesia, develop individualized care plans, monitor critical patients for changes and report to physicians, determine when patients are ready to transfer to a room, and handle a broad range of patients from pediatrics to adults. The role requires standing and walking for long periods, bending, leaning, stooping, lifting up to 20 pounds (with occasional patient lifts up to 50 pounds), coping with stress in a fast‑paced environment, and relating to patients of all ages and backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide observation and care for post‑operative patients recovering from surgical anesthesia
• Develop individualized care plans based on each patient’s condition
• Monitor critical patients for condition changes and report to the physician
• Determine when patients are recovered and ready to move to a room
• Handle a broad range of patients from pediatrics to adults
• Stand and walk for long periods; bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty
• Lift up to 20 pounds routinely, with occasional patient lifts up to 50 pounds
• Cope with stress in a fast‑paced environment
• Relate to patients of all ages and backgrounds

Requirements

• Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience (PACU or related)
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed hours
• Continuing education
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1

Pay

Pay package is based on 10‑hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

40 hours per week, 10‑hour rotating shifts.