2 District of Columbia Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Jobs
Contract Details
Travel Pay Breakdown
Benefits
21
Additional Information
Required Skills/Experience:
- Minimum 2 years pre-op experience required; surgicenter experience is not accepted because it does not reflect the level of patient complexity seen in a Level I trauma center.
Required Credentials:
- Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program required.
Unit Details:
- Monitors post-operative patients' recovery and level of consciousness after anesthesia, obtains and records vital signs, observes for side effects of anesthesia medication, treats pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms as prescribed, updates charting and medical records, and educates patients and families on post-surgery care.
Shift & Scheduling:
- Schedule may be 4/10s or 5/8s.
- Call possible.
Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.
To help match you with the right jobs, we use AI tools (our own and some from outside partners) to review your application and see how your background lines up with what each role needs. By applying, you agree to let us use your application and personal data for this.
PACU Travel Nurse Job Responsibilities and Salary
PACU nurses communicate with patients' families and must be compassionate and professional. They also maintain patient safety and closely observe patients' level of consciousness. Shifts are typically 12 hours and many jobs require on-call commitments. Nurses working in the PACU must thrive in fast-paced environments as there is a high turnover of patients. There are many exciting job opportunities for PACU nurses. The annual salary in the United States for nurses working in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit ranges from $50,000 - $100,000 depending on location and experience.
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Travel Nurse Jobs in District of Columbia
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) nurses care for patients immediately after surgeries in the recovery room. PACU nurses monitor vital signs, control pain, and administer medications. These nurses must be skilled in critical thinking and have critical care experience because they closely monitor patients as they emerge from anesthesia. PACU nurses transfer patients from PACU to various units and need to be clear communicators with other nurses and members of the healthcare team. Explore the many PACU travel nurse jobs today.
