5 Massachusetts Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - Post Anesthesia Care Unit
$2,860/wk
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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.
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Required Credentials: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Basic Arrhythmia exam and Pharmacology exam required upon offer acceptance; failure after two attempts will result in immediate facility cancellation.
Required Skills/Experience: Demonstrated skills in I.V. starts, hemodynamic monitoring, and ventilator care required. One (1) year (within the last five (5) years) recent experience required in ICU/CVICU/CVPA/ER or SDC/PACU.
Preferred Skills/Experience: Prior SDC or PACU experience preferred (within the last 5 years).
Unit / Facility Details: Proof of Identification: Driver's License / Passport
Shift & Scheduling: Shift options: 6:30-3pm; 7-3:30pm; 8:30-5pm; 10:30-7pm; 12-8:30pm; 1:30-10pm. On-call is required for off-shift, weekends, and holidays.
Floating Requirements: Position is for the Ambulatory Care Unit and includes rotation to PACU, pre-op, and post-op areas.
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 Massachusetts
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.
