PACU Registered Nurse
Louisville, KY
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
$1,918/weekOverview
- Start Date03/01/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration12 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (2 years)
- Post Anesthesia Care Nurse (2 years)
- Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing
Description
Job Opportunity: RN - PACU
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Employment Type: Clinical Nursing
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is responsible for providing safe, effective, patient- and family-centered care. The RN supervises licensed and non-licensed staff, applies evidence-based practice, and participates in quality and safety improvement efforts. The role includes assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of patient care plans, as well as patient/family education and mentoring staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform patient assessments and reassessments, making sound independent decisions.
- Develop, prioritize, and implement individualized plans of care; collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Monitor and document patient responses to clinical interventions.
- Provide and evaluate education tailored to patient and family needs during stay and at discharge.
- Delegate tasks to licensed and non-licensed personnel; serve as mentor/preceptor.
- Participate in teamwork, quality improvement, safety initiatives, and regulatory compliance.
Required Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kentucky.
- Minimum of 2 years acute care RN experience.
Contract Length
- 13 weeks
Additional Notes
- Prior travel experience is not specified as required.
Employer
Access Healthcare
Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!
Louisville, KY
About
Louisville is the largest city in Kentucky and the famous namesake of the Official Bat of Major League Baseball, the Louisville Slugger. It’s also well known as the host of the Kentucky Derby, the most prestigious American horse race. Many visitors note the city’s friendly hospitality, often called second to none. In fact, Louisville often ranks among the country's friendliest cities. It's where big-city amenities meet Southern charm with plenty of things to see and do. Take a stroll through Old Louisville, the third-largest National Preservation District in the U.S., ideal for lovers of architecture and history. Shopping is a treat, with everything from vintage to upscale shops and boutiques scattered throughout the city, and the dining scene is just as impressive and diverse. At Logan Street Market alone, over 30 local chefs, artisans and merchants offer a wide range of tasty eats and unique products.
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