WellSpan Health

RN - PACU

WellSpan Health$111K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active RN license in Rhode Island
  • Minimum 2 years of PACU nursing experience
  • Training in basic life support and airway management
  • Experience with acute surgical wound care and catheter procedures
  • Familiarity with cardiac life support equipment

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care for postoperative patients in recovery
  • Monitor vital signs and manage complications post-anesthesia
  • Administer medications as prescribed and assess patient responses
  • Educate patients and their families on recovery processes and discharge instructions
  • Collaborate with surgical teams and other healthcare professionals

Benefits

  • Travel nursing opportunity with flexible scheduling
  • Supportive work environment with a focus on patient care
  • Opportunity to gain experience in a fast-paced medical center
  • Professional development and training opportunities
Full Job Description
Details

Client Name
Landmark Medical Center - RI
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Nursing
Profession
RN
Specialty
PACU
Job ID
33179659
Job Title
RN - PACU
Weekly Pay
$2136.0

Shift Details

Shift
5x8 Hour Day Shift
Scheduled Hours
40

Job Order Details

Start Date
07/22/2025
End Date
10/21/2025
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
115 Cass Avenue
City
Woonsocket
State
RI
Zip Code
02895

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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