4 Washington Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Jobs
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Required Skills/Experience: Applicants must have both PREOP and PACU experience. Minimum 2 years ICU experience required
Required Credentials: Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program
Preferred Credentials: BSN - Highly desired
Shift & Scheduling: Saturday and weekend on call shifts On call required: Saturday day shift is a worked day 7a-730p – team members, including Travelers are to choose a Saturday when completing their 8 week schedule – required for travelers is 1-2 per 8 week period On Call shifts for PACU are Saturday 7p-730a, Sunday 7a-730p and 7p-730a Travelers are asked to choose 2 day and 2 night shifts in an 8 week period
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 Washington, 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.
