Registered Nurse – PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit)

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Registered Nurse – PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit)

Shift: Days & Evenings (8s, 10s, 12s – variable start times)

Pay Details: $2400-$2500/week

Contract Length: 13 Weeks

Guaranteed Hours: 36 hrs/week

Start Date: 12/04/2025

Care Setting: Acute Care

Unit: PACU / Day Surgery (Phase I & Phase II)

Trauma Level: III

EMR: EPIC

Job SummarySky Lakes Medical Center is seeking an experienced PACU Registered Nurse to join our fast-paced Post-Anesthesia Care Unit. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Phase I and Phase II recovery, demonstrate excellent critical-thinking skills, and uphold ASPAN recovery standards. This role requires collaboration, flexibility, and a strong commitment to patient safety, quality outcomes, and teamwork.Key Responsibilities

• Provide Phase I and Phase II post-anesthesia recovery care for surgical patients.
• Monitor patients emerging from anesthesia, including airway, hemodynamics, pain control, and overall stabilization.
• Interpret and monitor cardiac rhythms; identify and report abnormal findings.
• Administer medications and treatments per provider orders and facility protocols.
• Collaborate closely with anesthesia providers, surgeons, RT, pharmacy, and interdisciplinary staff.
• Manage ventilators (840s and travel vents) and troubleshoot as needed (RT typically manages).
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic EMR.
• Support safe patient transfers to inpatient units such as ICU when indicated.
• Ensure strict adherence to ASPAN guidelines and safety protocols.
• Float to Admitting, Phase I, or Phase II as needed.
• Participate in weekend, holiday, and weekday call rotations.
• Maintain proficiency in emergency response, rapid stabilization, and airway support.
• Demonstrate strong teamwork, professionalism, and the ability to work effectively in a busy PACU environment.

Unit Information

• Beds: 6 beds (Phase I), 10 beds (Phase II)
• Ratios: 1:1 (per ASPAN guidelines)
• Charge Nurse: Yes—may take a patient assignment if necessary
• Nurse Aides: None
• Floating: Admitting, Phase I, Phase II
• Common Cases Recovered:

ENT (peds included), urology, orthopedics, general surgery, GYN, endoscopy, eyes, dental (peds).

• ICU Recovery: ICU patients are recovered in the ICU.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years RN experience (PACU preferred).
• Valid and active RN license (state requirement applies).
• Proficient in PACU recovery (Phase I & II).
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips.
• Strong assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Must work well in a highly collaborative team environment.

Required Certifications

• BLS – Basic Life Support
• ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Additional Details

• Scrubs: Provided by facility.
• Orientation: 13 hours 1-week unit-specific orientation.
• Call Requirements:
• Every 10th/11th weekend
• Weekday call: Mon–Fri 20:30–06:00 (Friday until 07:00)
• Housing: Limited options for travelers with pets (special request requi

Job Types: Travel nursing, Contract

Pay: $2,200.00 - $2,500.00 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $2,200 - $2,500