WellSpan Health

RN - PACU

WellSpan Health$136K — $150K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active RN license with PACU specialization.
  • Training and certification in basic life support measures.
  • Proficiency in airway management techniques.
  • Experience in acute surgical wound care and catheter procedures.
  • Understanding of anesthesia-related patient care requirements.
  • Competency in using cardiac life support equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Provide immediate postoperative care in the PACU.
  • Monitor and evaluate patient recovery from anesthesia.
  • Implement basic life support and airway management protocols.
  • Administer acute surgical wound care and catheter procedures.
  • Operate cardiac life support equipment when necessary.
  • Coordinate patient transfer to the next level of care or prepare for discharge.
Full Job Description
Details

Client Name
Samaritan Health Pacific Communities Hospital
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Nursing
Profession
RN
Specialty
PACU
Job ID
32890885
Job Title
RN - PACU
Weekly Pay
$2625.72

Shift Details

Shift
5x8 Hour Rotation
Scheduled Hours
40

Job Order Details

Start Date
06/26/2025
End Date
09/25/2025
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
930 Southwest Abbey
City
Newport
State
OR
Zip Code
97365

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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