Registered Nurse / Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Job Summary:
PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) Nurse in en_US The organization is seeking a dedicated PACU Registered Nurse to provide high-quality post-operative care to patients recovering from anesthesia. The role involves assessing, monitoring, and managing patient recovery, ensuring safety and comfort throughout the post-anesthesia phase. The nurse will work collaboratively within the healthcare team to promote optimal patient outcomes.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 10 hours per shift, minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing) from an accredited school of nursing; current license as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice; BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association; additional certifications such as ACLS, NRP, PALS may be required depending on the unit or service.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor`s degree in Nursing; certification as appropriate for the unit or service.
• Additional Information: The PACU nurse will perform independent nursing functions and delegated medical functions in accordance with accepted practice standards as defined by the state Board of Nursing. Responsibilities include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care; performing health teaching and counseling; executing delegated medical functions; monitoring therapy and treatment plans; documenting in compliance with hospital and regulatory guidelines; and using available resources. The position may require floating to other departments within scope of competency and qualifications based on business needs and may include being on-call during scheduled shifts.

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.