WellSpan Health

RN - PACU

WellSpan Health$113K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active RN license with minimum 2 years of PACU experience
  • BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
  • Proficiency in postoperative patient monitoring and care
  • Strong skills in airway management and acute surgical wound care
  • Experience with cardiac life support equipment

Responsibilities

  • Provide immediate care to patients recovering from anesthesia
  • Monitor patient vitals and respond to any critical changes
  • Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
  • Collaborate with surgical team for optimal post-operative care
  • Educate patients and families about recovery process

Benefits

  • Opportunity for a 13-week travel assignment
  • Exposure to diverse clinical practices in a unique setting
  • Potential for overtime pay options
  • Networking opportunities with other healthcare professionals
Full Job Description
Details

Client Name
LifePoint Los Alamos Medical Center
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Nursing
Profession
RN
Specialty
PACU
Job ID
33652467
Job Title
RN - PACU
Weekly Pay
$2186.0

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
3917 West Road
City
Los Alamos
State
NM
Zip Code
87544

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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