WellSpan Health

RN - PACU

WellSpan Health$110K — $120K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in the state of New Mexico or ability to obtain prior to the start date
  • Experience in PACU nursing or related surgical recovery fields
  • Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Proficient in airway management and acute surgical wound care
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to educate patients and families

Responsibilities

  • Monitor patients' vital signs and recovery progress following anesthesia
  • Administer medications and IV fluids as prescribed
  • Manage postoperative pain control and provide support for patients
  • Perform and assist with airway management and emergency procedures if required
  • Educate patients and families on recovery care and discharge instructions

Benefits

  • Flexible 4x10 hour work schedule
  • Opportunity to travel and gain diverse nursing experience
  • Access to continuing education and professional development resources
  • Collaborative work environment with support from skilled healthcare teams
  • Ability to contribute to high-quality patient care in a reputable medical center
Full Job Description
Details

Client Name
CHRISTUS Saint Vincent Regional Medical Center
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Nursing
Profession
RN
Specialty
PACU
Job ID
33603217
Job Title
RN - PACU
Weekly Pay
$2119.0

Shift Details

Shift
4x10 Hour Day Shift
Scheduled Hours
40

Job Order Details

Start Date
07/14/2025
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
455 Saint Michael's Drive
City
Santa Fe
State
NM
Zip Code
87505

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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