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Travel PACU RN

Aura Health
Oakland, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/30/2026
Seeking an experienced PACU RN for a travel role in Oakland, California.

Responsibilities Include

  • Assessing patients recovering from anesthesia and surgery
  • Monitoring vital signs, consciousness, and recovery progress
  • Administering medications and treatments per post-anesthesia protocols
  • Ensuring patient safety, comfort, and documentation of care
  • Responding to emergencies and collaborating with the surgical team
  • Providing patient and family education on recovery and discharge
  • Operating PACU equipment and participating in handoff communications

Qualifications

  • One year of recent PACU RN experience
  • Valid RN license and current BLS/ACLS certifications
  • Preferred: PALS or ENPC certifications

Skills And Abilities

  • Critical thinking, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Physical ability to move equipment and assist patients
  • Proficiency in reading, writing, and PC skills
  • Ability to work under pressure, maintain focus, and adapt to irregular activity

Key duties: providing specialized post-operative care, ensuring safety, documenting assessments, and collaborating with healthcare team to promote optimal patient recovery.

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