1 District of Columbia Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - Post Anesthesia Care Unit
$2,120/wk
Contract Details
Travel Pay Breakdown
Benefits
Additional Information
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.
Additional Details:
Required Skills/Experience: ICU experience. Recent PACU/Preop experience and minimum 2 years ICU experience. PACU/Preop 2 Year Experience - Required.
Preferred Skills/Experience: PACU experience. PREOP experience is a plus.
Required Credentials: Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.
Shift & Scheduling: Day shift is 0700-1930, 0730-2000, 0800-2030, 0830-2100, 0900-2130, 0930-2200, 1000-2230, 1030-2300 and 1100-2330. On call required.
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.
