PACU RN
Lewes, DE
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

PACU Registered Nurse – Travel RN Job in Lewes, Delaware

Join a dynamic Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) in the charming coastal community of Lewes, Delaware. This travel Registered Nurse opportunity is ideal for experienced perioperative and recovery room nurses who want to support a collaborative surgical recovery team, care for a diverse patient population, and work in a well-established acute care setting near beautiful beaches, great dining, and popular shopping destinations. If you enjoy fast-paced PACU nursing and variety in your day, this role offers a rewarding next step.

Job Details

• Position: PACU Registered Nurse (RN)
• Employment Type: Travel nursing assignment
• Location: Lewes, Delaware
• Setting: Acute care, Post Anesthesia Care Unit
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Weekly Hours: 40 hours per week
• Shifts Per Week: 4 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 10-hour day shifts
• Shift Notes: Variable start times with on-call weekend coverage required
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,120 - $2,230
• Charting System: Epic
• Setting Highlights: Level III trauma environment, 12-bed PACU, 2:1 patient ratio

Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum of 2 years of critical care experience
• Current ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications
• Experience with Epic charting preferred
• Comfort working variable shifts and participating in call coverage, including weekends and holidays
• Experience with arterial lines and ventilator management preferred
• Ability to provide safe, high-quality patient care in a fast-paced recovery setting

Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia recovery care to surgical patients in the PACU
• Monitor patients recovering from orthopedic, gynecologic, pediatric, vascular, ENT, C-section, GI, and general procedures
• Assess vital signs, pain levels, airway status, and overall recovery progression
• Manage patients with complex needs, including those requiring arterial lines or ventilator support
• Maintain safe patient ratios and communicate effectively with the perioperative team
• Support call coverage rotation and assist with weekend and holiday needs as assigned
• Float to SDS or PAT when needed
• Document patient care accurately in the electronic medical record

Apply now to join this PACU RN travel nursing job in Lewes, Delaware and take the next step in your perioperative healthcare career.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.