Registered Nurse / Post Anesthesia Care Ambulatory Unit

Job Summary
The Post Anesthesia Care Ambulatory Unit (PACU Ambulatory) Nurse is responsible for providing high-quality post-anesthesia care to patients in an outpatient setting. Operating in a day-shift schedule, this role involves assessing, monitoring, and supporting patients recovering from anesthesia, ensuring safety and comfort while adhering to organizational policies and professional nursing standards.

Job Details

• Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid RN license in the state of practice, BLS certification. No minimum years of experience required, but experience in the clinical area is preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor`s degree in Nursing (BSN) or higher. Professional certification related to peri-anesthesia care is advantageous.
• Additional Information: The position involves assessments, planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of nursing care specific to post-anesthesia recovery. It may include responsibilities such as patient monitoring, wound care, pain management, and patient education. The role requires effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced outpatient environment. The nurse will be involved in ensuring patient safety through diligent observation and timely reporting of patient status.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Other

As one of the leading suppliers of travel healthcare professionals and a Best of Staffing® Talent Award winner, Cross Country Nurses offers thousands of opportunities for healthcare professionals across the country. We have relationships with more than 2,500 healthcare facilities nationwide and offer excellent compensation and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry. Have the freedom to decide where you want to work and take your career where you want it to go when you travel with us.