Registered Nurse - RN / Post Anesthesia Care Unit - RR

Cross Country Nurses; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a skilled post-anesthesia care unit nurse (RN PACU) to deliver essential care to patients recovering from surgery. This role involves monitoring patient vitals, administering medications, and responding to emergencies. Candidates must have an active RN license and at least one year of acute care experience. Join a supportive team that values your expertise and offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of recent acute care experience in specialty.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term care to patients immediately following surgery.
• Monitor vitals and respond to changes in patient conditions.

Skills

Patient Observation

CPR

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