Travel PACU RN — Billings, MT | 13‑Week Assignment

Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance on day 1

PTO after 1560 hours

Life and short-term disability

401(k) matching

Refer-a-friend bonus

24/7 recruiter support

Licensure & CEU reimbursement

Weekly pay

Job summary

Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a 13-week travel assignment in Billings, MT. This role focuses on recovery care after anesthesia, with 40 hours per week and day shifts.

You will assess patients, monitor vitals, administer treatments, and collaborate with the surgical team to ensure safe discharge. Requires RN license, BLS/ACLS, and PACU experience. Competitive pay and benefits are provided by Fusion.

Qualifications

• One year of recent experience as a PACU RN.
• Valid RN license in compliance with state regulations.
• Current BLS (AHA/ARC) certification.
• ACLS (AHA/ARC) certification.

Responsibilities

• Receive and conduct comprehensive assessments of patients transferring from the operating room and assess their post-anesthesia condition.
• Monitor and evaluate patient’s vital signs, level of consciousness, and recovery from anesthesia.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved post-anesthesia nursing techniques.
• Maintain awareness of comfort and safety needs of recovering patients.
• Observe and document patient conditions, treatments, and significant incidents and respond to anesthesia and treatments, notifying the care team of significant changes or adverse reactions.
• Respond promptly to emergency situations utilizing PACU nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and recovery progress in the medical records.
• Develop and deliver individualized patient and family education plans, including detailed discharge instructions and recovery guidelines.
• Collaborate with the surgical team and other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive post-operative care.
• Participate in patient handoff communications to ensure continuity of care between OR, PACU, and post-PACU units.
• Operate and monitor PACU-specific equipment, such as ventilators, monitors, and infusion pumps.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of practice.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Physical ability

Technical/motor skills

Mental requirements

Sensory

Job description

Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a 13-week travel assignment in Billings, MT. This role focuses on recovery care after anesthesia, with 40 hours per week and day shifts.

You will assess patients, monitor vitals, administer treatments, and collaborate with the surgical team to ensure safe discharge. Requires RN license, BLS/ACLS, and PACU experience. Competitive pay and benefits are provided by Fusion.