Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Brooklyn, NY
ARMStaffing
3x12 hrs, Days

Location

New York, NY

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Shift: AM, 11.5 hours. Shift start time at 1100 hours with occasional 2330 hour shifts. Some weekend days required, no holidays.

Job Description

The Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nurse will be responsible for providing care in a dynamic environment that involves floating between different PACU locations, including Interventional Radiology and the Ambulatory Surgery Unit. The nurse will work in collaboration with a team to ensure optimal patient care following anesthesia procedures.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients in the PACU, monitoring their recovery from anesthesia.
• Work alongside surgical teams and ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Assess patient conditions and provide interventions as needed.
• Manage patient flow within the PACU, adhering to ASPAN standards.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum of 2 years of ICU or PACU experience required.
• Current New York State Nursing License.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications are required.
• Nurse to patient ratio determined based on patient acuity.
• Experience with a PACU setting handling 18 beds and approximately 23-39 cases a day is preferred.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!