WellSpan Health

RN - PACU

WellSpan Health$117K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid RN license and PACU experience
  • Strong knowledge of patient recovery post-anesthesia
  • Ability to perform basic and advanced life support
  • Experience with acute surgical wound care and catheter procedures
  • Training in airway management and cardiac life support equipment

Responsibilities

  • Monitor patients' vital signs and recovery progress
  • Administer medications and follow anesthesia protocols
  • Assist in the preparation and care of patients pre- and post-surgery
  • Educate patients and their families about recovery processes
  • Collaborate with surgical teams and other healthcare professionals

Benefits

  • Travel opportunities to various healthcare facilities
  • Exposure to diverse patient care environments
  • Networking with healthcare professionals across regions
  • Potential for professional development within travel nursing
  • Flexible scheduling for better work-life balance
Full Job Description
Details

Client Name
CHS- The Orthopedic Hospital (Lutheran Health Network)
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Nursing
Profession
RN
Specialty
PACU
Job ID
33842059
Job Title
RN - PACU
Weekly Pay
$2266.0

Shift Details

Shift
5x8 Hour Day Shift
Scheduled Hours
40

Job Order Details

Start Date
09/08/2025
End Date
12/08/2025
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
7952 West Jefferson Boulevard
City
Fort Wayne
State
IN
Zip Code
46804

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
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