Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Marysville, CA
Prime Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse to provide exceptional care for patients recovering from anesthesia following surgical and procedural interventions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor patients recovering from general, regional, or local anesthesia.
• Perform comprehensive post-operative assessments and monitor vital signs.
• Manage airway, breathing, circulation, and neurological status.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, blood products, and pain management therapies.
• Recognize and respond promptly to post-anesthesia complications.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and oxygenation.
• Assist with patient recovery following inpatient, outpatient, and emergency surgical procedures.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, CRNAs, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Educate patients and families regarding post-operative care and discharge instructions.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Ensure compliance with patient safety, infection prevention, and hospital policies.

Minimum Requirements

• Active RN License
• Current BLS Certification (AHA)
• Current ACLS Certification (AHA)
• Current PALS Certification (required by many facilities or for pediatric PACU)
• Minimum 2 years of recent PACU experience
• Recent Acute Care Hospital experience
• Experience caring for post-operative patients recovering from anesthesia

Required Documents

• Updated Resume
• Active RN License
• BLS Certification
• ACLS Certification
• PALS Certification (if required)
• Skills Checklist
• Driver's License
• Professional References