Travel PACU RN in AK (Ketchikan) | Competitive Pay

Jobtome; Ketchikan (AK); On-site; USD 104,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Day-one insurance

PTO after 1560 hours

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) matching

Refer-a-friend bonus

Recruiter support

CEU/licensure reimbursement

Job summary

Fusion Medical Staffing seeks an experienced PACU RN for a 13-week travel assignment in Ketchikan, AK. Start date 11/30/2026, pay $2564 per week, benefits, and clinical team support are included.

The PACU RN will assess recovery, administer treatments, educate patients and families, and coordinate care with the surgical team for safe discharge and handoffs. Strong certifications and state licensure are required.

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

English proficiency

PC skills

Physical ability

Interpersonal skills

Technical/motor skills

Mental requirements

Senses

Job description

Fusion Medical Staffing seeks an experienced PACU RN for a 13-week travel assignment in Ketchikan, AK. Start date 11/30/2026, pay $2564 per week, benefits, and clinical team support are included.

The PACU RN will assess recovery, administer treatments, educate patients and families, and coordinate care with the surgical team for safe discharge and handoffs. Strong certifications and state licensure are required.