WellSpan Health

RN - PACU

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

Qualifications

  • Active RN license with a focus on perioperative care
  • 2+ years of experience in PACU nursing
  • Training in basic life support and advanced cardiac life support
  • Familiarity with anesthesia protocols and postoperative care requirements
  • Excellent communication and patient assessment skills

Responsibilities

  • Monitor patients' vital signs and consciousness levels post-anesthesia
  • Administer medications and interventions as prescribed by the physician
  • Provide emotional support and education to patients and families during recovery
  • Collaborate with surgical teams to ensure continuity of care
  • Document patient progress and intervene in emergencies as needed

Benefits

  • Flexible scheduling options to accommodate work-life balance
  • Opportunity to gain experience in a high-acuity surgical environment
  • Access to continuing education and professional development resources
  • Supportive team culture focused on patient-centered care
  • Potential for travel reimbursement and housing assistance
Full Job Description
Details

Client Name
CHS- The Orthopedic Hospital (Lutheran Health Network)
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Nursing
Profession
RN
Specialty
PACU
Job ID
33860669
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
Industry

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