RN - PACU

United Hospital Center (WVU Health System); Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

ARMStaffing in Bridgeport, West Virginia is seeking a Registered Nurse for the PACU on a 13-week contract, with day shifts and three 12-hour blocks per week, including weekend call as required.

The nurse will monitor patients recovering from anesthesia, administer medications, manage comfort levels, read EKG strips and consult physicians; collaborate with respiratory therapy for BiPAP/ventilators, and document care in Epic EMR.

Qualifications

• PACU experience preferred.
• ICU or emergency department experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients recovering from anesthesia and surgery.
• Administer medications and manage patient comfort levels.
• Read and analyze EKG strips; consult physicians as needed.
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy for patients on BiPap/Cpap or ventilators.
• Provide patient education and support to ensure smooth recovery.
• Assist in interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning.

Skills

PACU experience

ICU/ED exposure helpful

Job description

Quick Look

ARMStaffing is looking for a Registered Nurse, PACU (Day Shift) in Bridgeport, West Virginia.

Location

Bridgeport, WV

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule/Shift

Employees will work three 12-hour shifts per week, designated for day shift. Call requirements involve assigned weekend call approximately once every three months, with on-call hours from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

Job Description

The Registered Nurse in the PACU will provide specialized care for patients recovering from anesthesia and surgery. The unit accommodates 17 beds and may also host ICU patients if no ICU beds are available. Familiarity with EMR systems such as Epic is preferred, and candidates should demonstrate experience in PACU settings, with ICU or ED background being beneficial. The nurse will be responsible for monitoring vital signs, managing patient recovery processes, and collaborating with the healthcare team for optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients recovering from anesthesia and surgery.
• Administer medications and manage patient comfort levels.
• Read and analyze EKG strips; consult physicians as needed.
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy for patients on BiPap/Cpap or ventilators.
• Provide patient education and support to ensure smooth recovery.
• Assist in interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning.

Required Experience

• PACU experience preferred.
• Experience in ICU or emergency department settings is helpful.

Certifications/Licensure

• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications are required.
• Active nursing license to practice in West Virginia is necessary.

About ARMStaffing

Founded in 2011 and a member of the ARGroup, LLC, ARMStaffing connects dedicated nurses and allied health professionals with the facilities that need them most. As three-time winners of the Top Workplaces Award and named to SIA’s Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S., we’ve built a reputation on more than just placements — we’ve built it on relationships.

As a trusted partner to hospitals, rehab centers, and long-term care facilities across the country, we take pride in helping clinicians grow rewarding careers while supporting the organizations that rely on their skills.