WellSpan Health

RN - PACU

WellSpan Health$105K — $130K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience in post-anesthesia care or PACU settings.
  • Training in basic life support measures.
  • Proficiency in airway management techniques.
  • Skills in acute surgical wound care and catheter procedures.
  • Familiarity with anesthesia recovery protocols.
  • Experience with cardiac life support equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive care during the immediate postoperative recovery period.
  • Monitor patients as they recover from anesthesia following surgery.
  • Assess patient readiness for transfer to the appropriate ward or discharge.
  • Implement basic life support measures when necessary.
  • Apply airway management and acute wound care skills during patient recovery.

Benefits

  • Travel assignment at The University of Kansas Health System Great Bend Campus.
  • Consistent 4x10 hour day shift schedule with a standard 40-hour work week.
  • Fixed 13-week duration ideal for travel nursing opportunities.
  • Opportunity to work in a specialized PACU setting at a reputable academic center.
Full Job Description
Details

Client Name
The University of Kansas Health System Great Bend Campus
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Nursing
Profession
RN
Specialty
PACU
Job ID
32888099
Job Title
RN - PACU
Weekly Pay
$2706.0

Shift Details

Shift
4x10 Hour Day Shift
Scheduled Hours
40

Job Order Details

Start Date
07/13/2025
End Date
10/12/2025
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
514 Cleveland Street
City
Great Bend
State
KS
Zip Code
67530

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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