1 Maryland Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - Post Anesthesia Care Unit
$1,766/wk
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References must cover at least 1 full year of relevant experience in specialty within the past 3 years.
Manager may or may not interview. Clinician must be okay with this. If clinician has questions, please email the AM.
Required Skills/Experience: High acuity PACU RN experience required. ICU experience required. Pediatric PACU, Phase I, Phase II recovery, and pre-post experience required. Must have completed at least 1 travel assignment.
Required Credentials: You must have compact license or MD license.
Special Requests: You must be able to complete labs within 48 hours of signing.
Unit Details: Adolescent, adult, pediatric, and geriatric patient population. Cases include ortho, GYN, vascular, ENT, endoscopy, cysto, colorectal, pediatric dental, breast, and neuro/spine.
Shift & Scheduling: Day/evening rotation with 10-hour or 12-hour shifts. Call required: possibly 5-6 per six week period. 2 weekends per 6 weeks.
Floating Requirements: Float to cover ICU required.
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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 Maryland
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.
