Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op Travel Nursing Jobs

Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $1,765 per week in Yakima, WA - Per Diem Registered Nurse PACU Profession: Registered Nurse (RN) Specialty: PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) Employment Type: Travel / Contract Location: Yakima, Washington, 98902 Shift Details * Shift: 08:00 AM 04:30 PM PDT * Break: 30 minutes * Schedule: Day Shift Compensation * Pay Rate: $44,52-$51,94 per hour * Job Overview We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a PACU travel assignment at a high-volume outpatient surgery center. The RN will be responsible for providing post-anesthesia recovery care, monitoring patients following surgical procedures, and ensuring safe stabilization prior to discharge or transfer. This role requires strong critical care skills, attention to detail, and the ability to respond quickly to post-operative patient needs in a fast-paced surgical environment. Key Responsibilities * Monitor patients recovering from anesthesia following surgical procedures * Assess vital signs, pain levels, and post-operative status * Administer medications and IV therapies as ordered * Manage airway support and post-op complications if they arise * Provide patient education for post-discharge care * Document all clinical findings accurately and timely * Collaborate with surgical, anesthesia, and clinical teams Requirements * Active RN license (WA or compact eligible) * PACU, ICU, or perioperative experience preferred * Strong critical care and post-anesthesia recovery skills * Ability to work in a fast-paced surgical environment * Current BLS/ACLS (PALS preferred depending on facility requirements)

Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op in Los Alamos, NM - Ambition 24 Hours | Permanent Placement Registered Nurse (RN) PACU | Los Alamos, NM 87544 | Full-Time Permanent | Mid-Level Location Los Alamos, NM 87544 Employment Full-Time Permanent Setting Acute Care / Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Level Mid-Level Salary Range $65,000 $75,000 per annum THE ROLE PACU for a full-time permanent role in Los Alamos, NM 87544. The successful candidate will provide post-anesthesia recovery nursing care, monitoring patients immediately following surgical and procedural interventions. This is a direct hire opportunity within a facility-based acute care setting. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Monitor and assess patients in the immediate post-anesthesia recovery phase Manage airway, hemodynamic stability, pain, and emergence from anesthesia Administer medications and interventions per physician orders and PACU protocols Communicate patient status to surgical team, anesthesia, and receiving unit RN Maintain accurate EMR documentation of all PACU assessments and nursing interventions REQUIREMENTS Must-Have * Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) * Active and unencumbered RN License current and in good standing * Basic Life Support (BLS) certification current * Minimum 1+ year of RN experience working in PACU Apply now: