PACU Registered Nurse
Brooklyn, NY
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,647/weekOverview
- Start Date05/05/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Registered Nurse - PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit)
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Employment Type: Clinical Nursing
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse in the PACU is responsible for providing nursing care to patients in the immediate post-anesthesia period. This includes assessing patients, developing and implementing individualized care plans, and collaborating with healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Care is provided to patients ranging from pediatric through geriatric.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to immediate post-anesthesia and post-procedure patients.
- Perform initial and ongoing physical assessments upon admission to PACU.
- Assess patient’s physical, social, behavioral, and mental status through observation, interview, and medical record review.
- Develop individualized plans of care to assist patients in safely recovering from anesthesia.
- Monitor surgical sites, drains, dressings, tubes, catheters, and intravenous lines.
- Monitor and intervene to maintain respiratory and circulatory function.
- Utilize critical thinking for patient assessment and emergency interventions.
- Provide psychosocial support and health teaching to patients and families.
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately.
- Act as a patient advocate and collaborate with the healthcare team to revise care plans as needed.
- Evaluate patient pain and provide therapeutic measures to ensure comfort.
- Assess discharge readiness and reinforce patient education.
Contract Length
- 13 weeks
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York
- Minimum 2 years of PACU (Post Anesthesia Care) experience, including experience within the last year
- ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
Preferred Qualifications
- None specified.
Additional Information
- Experience managing clinical skills including symptom identification, disease management, medication administration, and infection control.
- Ability to maintain physiological homeostasis and intervene appropriately during emergencies.
- Strong critical thinking and communication skills.
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
Pros
Nenshi is a wonderful recruiter. Very detailed and thorough. Top tier communication.
Cons
I have not experienced any negative feedback.
Recommends working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About Brooklyn, NY
As a Travel Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Brooklyn, NY here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Brooklyn is higher than the national average, especially in popular neighborhoods like Williamsburg and Dumbo.
- Wages may be higher to match the cost of living, but it's important to research specific job opportunities.
- The average high in summer is around 84°F (29°C) and the average low in winter is around 26°F (-3°C).
- Winters can be cold and snowy, while summers are warm and humid.
- Short term rentals can be found in Brooklyn, but they may be more limited and slightly more expensive compared to other areas.
- It's important to start the search early to secure a suitable place.
- Brooklyn is car-friendly, but parking can be a challenge in some neighborhoods.
- Public transportation, including subways and buses, is widely available and commonly used by residents.
- Brooklyn is known for its diversity, with a mix of cultures and age groups.
- Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to urban air quality.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in Brooklyn, making it a popular destination for healthcare professionals.
- Brooklyn offers a vibrant food scene with diverse restaurants, a thriving art and music community, and plenty of outdoor activities in parks like Brooklyn Bridge Park and Prospect Park.
- Sports enthusiasts can also enjoy events at the Barclays Center.
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