Registered Nurse - RN / Post Anesthesia Care Unit - RR

Cross Country Nurses; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a post-anesthesia care unit nurse. In this dynamic role, you will deliver essential care to patients immediately following surgery, ensuring their comfort and safety. Your responsibilities will include monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and preparing patients for surgery. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your skills will directly impact patient recovery. With competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, this role is perfect for dedicated nursing professionals looking to make a difference in patient care.

Benefits

Private housing or generous housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Unlimited free CE credits

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

Direct deposit/free checking

Qualifications

• 1 year of recent acute care experience in specialty.
• Active RN license required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term care to patients post-surgery.
• Monitor vitals and respond to changes in patient condition.

Skills

Patient observation

CPR

Administering medication

Acute care experience

Education

Active RN license

Job description

Job Description

As a post-anesthesia care unit nurse (RN PACU), you will provide short-term care to patients immediately following surgery, from 30 minutes to several hours post-op. Patient observation is essential to your job, including regularly taking vitals, ensuring proper breathing, and administering oxygen or pain medication when necessary. You may also care for patients in the pre-op setting, managing their needs and preparing them for surgery. In this role, you must quickly respond to any change in a patient's condition, beginning CPR if necessary.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent acute care experience in specialty
• Active RN license

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel nursing job with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits