Travel Registered Nurse PACU Job

Overview
Registered Nurse - PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit) travel assignment in Westwood, New Jersey. Start date: 05/04/2026. Duration: Weeks. Weekly pay: $1,894-$1,945 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Shift: 3x12-hour days. Setting: community hospital Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (Phase I PACU) that cares for post-op patients from general surgery, orthopedics, ortho-spine, and robotic cases. The unit accepts first-time travelers and serves adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Orientation is conducted weekly on Mondays, with 12-hour sessions and on-call requirements.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,894-$1,945 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0
- Schedule: 3x12-hour day shifts (on-call)
- Start date: 05/04/2026
- Duration: Weeks
- Setting: Post-operative PACU in a community hospital

Responsibilities
- Provide Phase I PACU care for post-operative patients after general surgery, orthopedic, ortho-spine, and robotic procedures
- Monitor vital signs, manage airway, perform extubation when appropriate, and handle basic ventilator considerations
- Manage IV access, arterial lines, and administration of IV medications and blood products per orders
- Oversee pain management, including PCA and post-epidural analgesia; monitor PCA pump function
- Provide chest tube care, dysrhythmia recognition, and respond to emergencies; participate in rapid assessment and escalation as needed
- Document care in the electronic charting system and collaborate with surgical teams for safe patient progress and appropriate disposition

Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of clinical experience
- Community hospital experience required
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS
- EPIC charting experience
- Ability to work in a fast-paced PACU/postoperative setting
- Experience with assigned patient ratios (1:4 days; 1:2 nights) preferred

Benefits and Support
- Onsite orientation scheduled weekly on Mondays; 12-hour sessions with additional module time estimates (RN average 4–6 hours; Allied 2–3 hours)
- Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
- Onsite onboarding and training modules completed during orientation
- Epic charting resources and support for clinical documentation
- Assignment opportunities for extension or additional openings through the same organization

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