Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Billings, MT
MedCadre
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – PACU

Location: Billings, Montana - 59101

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 13 Weeks with possible extension

Shift: Days, 10-hour shifts

Schedule: 4 shifts per week

Hours/week: 40 hours/week

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced PACU Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality post-anesthesia patient care. The RN will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while ensuring safe recovery following surgical procedures. The role requires collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, patient education, accurate documentation, and adherence to professional nursing standards. Candidates may be required to float within their competency and participate in on-call coverage based on department needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor patients during the post-anesthesia recovery phase.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Monitor patient recovery and respond to changes in condition.
• Educate patients and families on post-procedure care and recovery.
• Coordinate with physicians and the healthcare team to ensure quality patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation.
• Delegate tasks appropriately while supervising support staff.
• Refer patients for additional evaluation or treatment when necessary.
• Float to other units within scope of practice as needed.
• Participate in on-call coverage when required.

Skills

• PACU nursing experience
• Patient assessment and nursing care
• Health teaching and patient counseling
• Therapy and treatment planning
• Clinical documentation
• Patient referral and care coordination
• Delegation and supervision
• Strong communication and critical thinking skills

Requirements

• Active RN license (State of practice)
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) from an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred)

• AHA - BLS, ACLS and PALS