Travel PACU RN: Post-Anesthesia Care Expert

Fusion Medical Staffing, LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits start day 1

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Weekly pay

License and certification reimbursemen

Job summary

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN specialized in PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a 16-week assignment in Saint Louis, MO. The RN will assess post-anesthesia patients, monitor recovery, and coordinate care with the surgical team.

Start date 10/12/2026, 40 hours weekly, days shift, travel position with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, PTO policies, and licensure reimbursement.

Qualifications

• One year of recent PACU RN experience.
• 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.

Skills

PACU RN experience

RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN specialized in PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a 16-week assignment in Saint Louis, MO. The RN will assess post-anesthesia patients, monitor recovery, and coordinate care with the surgical team.

Start date 10/12/2026, 40 hours weekly, days shift, travel position with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, PTO policies, and licensure reimbursement.