WellSpan Health

RN - PACU

WellSpan Health$150K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current RN license for the state of Illinois
  • 2+ years of nursing experience, ideally in a PACU or surgical unit
  • Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Experience with anesthesia recovery protocols
  • Strong critical thinking and patient assessment skills

Responsibilities

  • Monitor patients as they recover from anesthesia in the PACU
  • Administer medications and manage pain relief post-surgery
  • Evaluate patients' response to anesthesia and surgical interventions
  • Provide education to patients and families regarding recovery plans
  • Ensure safety and comfort of patients during the initial recovery phase

Benefits

  • Flexible travel assignment with a defined end date
  • Opportunity to work 4x10 hour shifts, promoting work-life balance
  • Access to continuing education and professional development
  • Supportive team environment with experienced colleagues
  • Potential for career advancement within the healthcare system
Full Job Description
Details

Client Name
Herrin Hospital
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Nursing
Profession
RN
Specialty
PACU
Job ID
33830772
Job Title
RN - PACU
Weekly Pay
$2886.0

Shift Details

Shift
4x10 Hour Rotation
Scheduled Hours
40

Job Order Details

Start Date
08/27/2025
End Date
11/26/2025
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
201 South 14th Street
City
Herrin
State
IL
Zip Code
62948

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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