WellSpan Health

RN - PACU

WellSpan Health$113K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active RN license with relevant PACU experience
  • Experience in postoperative care and anesthesia management
  • Training in basic life support and advanced cardiac life support
  • Strong interpersonal skills for patient interaction
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Monitor patients recovering from anesthesia
  • Administer medications and manage pain control
  • Perform assessments and document patient progress
  • Collaborate with surgical teams for seamless patient care
  • Ensure safety protocols are followed during recovery

Benefits

  • Opportunity for travel nursing experience
  • Flexible 4x10 hour day shift schedule
  • Exposure to diverse clinical cases in PACU
  • Supportive work environment at UNM Hospital
  • Professional development opportunities with ongoing training
Full Job Description
Details

Client Name
UNM Hospital
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Nursing
Profession
RN
Specialty
PACU
Job ID
33588736
Job Title
RN - PACU
Weekly Pay
$2176.0

Shift Details

Shift
4x10 Hour Day Shift
Scheduled Hours
40

Job Order Details

Start Date
09/29/2025
End Date
12/29/2025
Duration
13 Week(s)

Job Description
PACU nursing involves the care of patients who are recovering from surgery, particularly when the application of anesthesia is involved. Once the patient sufficiently recovers from the effects of the anesthesia, he/she is typically transferred to the appropriate ward or discharged from the hospital. PACU nurses are typically responsible for providing patient care during the immediate postoperative recovery period. He/she typically have training in basic life support measures, airway management, acute surgical wound care, catheter procedures and the special requirements associated with anesthesia. PACU nurses may also be trained in the use of cardiac life support equipment.

Client Details

Address
2211 Lomas Boulevard Northeast
City
Albuquerque
State
NM
Zip Code
87106

About WellSpan Health

WellSpan Health is a non-profit healthcare system that provides services to patients in central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. The system includes eight hospitals, over 19,000 employees, and more than 200 patient care locations. WellSpan Health offers a range of services, including primary care, specialty care, and hospital-based care. The system is committed to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to the communities it serves. WellSpan Health was founded in 1998 through the merger of several local healthcare organizations.
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Size
20,000 employees
Industry

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