WellSpan Health

RN - PACU

WellSpan Health$111K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in the state of Georgia
  • 5+ years of nursing experience with a focus on post-anesthesia care
  • Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Strong skills in airway management and acute surgical wound care
  • Familiarity with cardiac life support equipment and protocols

Responsibilities

  • Monitor patients recovering from anesthesia
  • Administer medications as prescribed by physicians
  • Perform thorough assessments of patient recovery status
  • Provide patient and family education on post-operative care
  • Document patient progress and any complications in medical records

Benefits

  • Opportunity for travel nursing assignments
  • Flexible scheduling with 5x8 hour day shifts
  • Comprehensive training and orientation
  • Supportive work environment with a focus on professional development
  • Access to state-of-the-art medical technology and resources
Full Job Description
Details

Client Name
Northside Hospital Atlanta
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Nursing
Profession
RN
Specialty
PACU
Job ID
33827263
Job Title
RN - PACU
Weekly Pay
$2146.46

Shift Details

Shift
5x8 Hour Day Shift
Scheduled Hours
40

Job Order Details

Start Date
09/22/2025
End Date
01/10/2026
Duration
16 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
1000 Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
City
Atlanta
State
GA
Zip Code
30342

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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