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Job Description & Requirements
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit - PACU Nurse - (PACU RN)
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 8/12 D/E Pay Rate: $28.00 *

Recovery Room experience
Experience in Ortho/Neuro/Thoracic

The role of the post-anesthesia care unit nurse (PACU nurse) is to provide care for post-operative patients recovering from anesthesia, including general, regional, and local. The PACU RN treats inpatients and outpatients according to their needs, monitoring their vital signs to determine necessary care. (Postoperative nausea is a commonly treated symptom.) Due to the possibility of rapid changes in a patient’s physiological condition, PACU RNs are required to administer diligent care via monitoring, assessment, intervention, and continuous reassessment.

Required Qualifications
BLS & ACLS
Seeking 2-3 years experience in PACU OR


Preferred Qualifications
PALS


About the Facility
Ranked as one of America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report and affiliated with a major Ivy League university, this prestigious healthcare facility is approved by the American College of Surgeons as a Teaching Hospital Cancer Program, and has received The Joint Commission’s accreditation and Gold Seal of Approval.

Facility Location
Part of Fairfield County, the Bridgeport/Norwalk area of Connecticut is an energetic region with an extensive network of top-rated hospitals and medical facilities. Located on the southern coast of the state, just a stone’s throw from New York City, this area is known for both its beautiful scenery and ideal location. Famous for its delectable oysters and idyllic New England countryside, the areas of Bridgeport and Norwalk are not to be missed.

Job Benefits
NursesRx travel nursing assignments typically last 13 weeks and include:
  • Competitive pay rates
  • Life Insurance
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401(k) and Flex Spending
  • Free Continuing Education and Tuition Assistance
  • Traveler Discounts and Referral Bonuses
  • No-Fee Direct Deposit
  • Daily Meal / Incidentals Allowance
  • Free, quality, private housing
  • Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
  • Refer a friend and earn extra cash!


About the Company
NursesRx, an AMN Healthcare company, is a leading travel nursing staffing agency that can help you achieve the career you've trained for, and the lifestyle you've always wanted. With thousands of positions nationwide, NursesRx lets registered nurses (RN) choose from the very best assignments with top-ranked hospitals and facilities throughout the United States. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer.  We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.

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