Travel Registered Nurse (rn) - Post-anesthesia Care Unit (pacu) / Pre-post Op - $2,571 Per Week[...]

TravelNurseSource; Holdrege (NE); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a qualified PACU RN in Holdrege, Nebraska. In this role, you will provide crucial post-anesthesia care, monitor patients, and manage recovery from surgery. Minimum requirements include an active RN license and recent experience in PACU or critical care. This position involves 12-hour shifts and varying schedules, including call and weekend rotations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent PACU or critical care experience required.
• All time-off requests must be submitted with the initial application.
• Voice advantage and nurse manager interviews required.

Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia care for patients recovering from surgery.
• Monitor vital signs and assess recovery status.
• Manage pain and respond to emergencies as needed.

Skills

Post-anesthesia care

Vital signs monitoring

Pain management

Emergency response

Patient advocacy

Education

Active State or Compact RN License

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

TravelNurseSource is working with Prime Staffing to find a qualified PACU/Pre‑Post Op RN in Holdrege, Nebraska, 68949!

Pay Information

$2,571 per week

About The Position

Specialty: Registered Nurse – PACU
Experience: Minimum 2 years of recent PACU or critical care experience required
License: Active State or Compact RN License
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS (all with expiration dates)
Must-Have: All time‑off requests must be submitted with the initial application

Description: Seeking an experienced PACU RN to provide post‑anesthesia care for patients recovering from surgery. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, managing pain, assessing recovery, and responding to emergencies as needed.

This is a 12‑hour shift role with potential floating within similar acuity areas. Call, weekend, and holiday rotations may apply. Compliance onboarding typically takes 4–6 weeks. Voice advantage and nurse manager interviews required. Shifts must be made up in case of callouts.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding:

• Active RN License
• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS

5 Benefits of Travel Nursing

1. Advocating for patients from diverse backgrounds and with different healthcare needs refines your patient advocacy skills, making you a more effective advocate in various healthcare settings.
2. Interacting with patients from diverse backgrounds enhances your cultural sensitivity. This is crucial in providing patient‑centered care and fostering positive patient experiences.
3. Managing assignments, travel logistics, and adapting to new environments requires effective time management. Travel nursing helps you hone your time management skills, a valuable asset in any healthcare setting.
4. Travel nursing assignments often take you to areas with healthcare shortages. Your presence in these communities contributes to filling critical gaps in healthcare services.
5. Working with diverse teams in various settings enhances your communication skills. You learn to effectively communicate with colleagues, patients, and families from different backgrounds.