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Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $35-55 per hour

Medical Solutions Direct Hire

  • Seaford, DE
  • Today
  • $35–$55 Per Hour

Highlights

The PACU RN plays an important role in safely transitioning surgical patients from anesthesia through immediate recovery while working closely with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and the broader clinical team. Medical Solutions is one of the nation’s largest providers of total workforce solutions in the healthcare industry, connecting nurses and allied health clinicians with hospitals and healthcare systems across the country and around the corner.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSeaford, DE
Salary$35–$55 Per Hour

Description

Medical Solutions Direct Hire is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a nursing job in Seaford, Delaware.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
  • Discipline: RN
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 8 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Staff

PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – Day Shift

Direct Hire | Full-Time | Day Shift

Immediately seeking an experienced PACU Registered Nurse (RN) for a permanent, full-time opportunity. This role provides specialized nursing care to surgical patients immediately following procedures as they recover from anesthesia. The ideal candidate will have a strong critical care background, excellent assessment skills, and the ability to provide safe, compassionate care in a fast-paced post-anesthesia environment.

Position Overview

  • Permanent, full-time position
  • PACU / Post Anesthesia Care Unit
  • Day shift
  • 40 hours per week
  • Provide direct nursing care to surgical patients immediately following anesthesia
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care using the Nursing Process and ANA Standards
  • Serve as a patient advocate throughout the recovery process
  • May assist with anesthesia blocks and procedures
  • May assist with preparing inpatient surgical patients pre-operatively
  • Provide patient and family education regarding recovery and self-care

Shift Details

  • Day shift
  • 40 hours per week
  • 8-hour shifts
  • Monday–Friday
  • Department hours approximately 7:30 AM–6:00 PM
  • Rotating weekends
  • Rotating night and weekend call required
  • Occasional overtime may be required
  • Scheduled off at least three holidays per year

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive compensation based on experience
  • Medical and prescription coverage
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Disability insurance plans
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plans
  • Tuition assistance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Access to onsite childcare for eligible employees
  • Access to employee credit union

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, individualized nursing care to surgical patients immediately following anesthesia
  • Assess and monitor patients throughout the post-anesthesia recovery period
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
  • Provide support, information, and direct care to patients throughout recovery
  • Advocate for patients and their individual care needs
  • Skillfully utilize clinical equipment and technology
  • Perform nursing procedures safely and competently
  • Educate patients and families regarding significant self-care needs and recovery
  • Collaborate with anesthesia providers, surgical teams, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team
  • Assist with anesthesia blocks, procedures, and pre-operative preparation as needed
  • Support medication inventory, distribution, and delivery as required

Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required
  • Must hold an RN license in the state of permanent residency
  • Minimum of 1 year of Critical Care experience required
  • American Heart Association BLS required
  • ACLS required
  • Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced surgical and post-anesthesia environment

Why This Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced critical care RN seeking a permanent position in post-anesthesia nursing. The PACU RN plays an important role in safely transitioning surgical patients from anesthesia through immediate recovery while working closely with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and the broader clinical team.

The position offers a full-time weekday schedule with day shifts, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for continued professional development.

Why Seaford, Delaware?

  • Welcoming community on Delaware’s Eastern Shore
  • Convenient access to Delaware and Maryland beaches
  • More affordable cost of living than many larger East Coast metropolitan areas
  • Small-town environment with access to nearby coastal communities
  • Great option for healthcare professionals seeking career stability and work-life balance

Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Day shift | Monday–Friday | Rotating weekends and call
Expected Hours: 40 per week
Work Location: In person – Seaford, Delaware

About Medical Solutions Direct Hire

At Medical Solutions, we’re people who care, helping people who care. No matter how you look at it, there’s a whole lot of care going on in our world and that’s just the way we like it. What do we do? Medical Solutions is one of the nation’s largest providers of total workforce solutions in the healthcare industry, connecting nurses and allied health clinicians with hospitals and healthcare systems across the country and around the corner. Through our family of brands, we also serve a segment of clients outside of the healthcare space. And we’re the very best at what we do. You’ll love our culture that’s filled with heart and soul. As a company and employer, we’re sincerely and unabashedly us. We lead as humans first and believe the unique qualities of each team member make us better together. We share a purpose for helping others and the drive to make a difference. And we offer endless opportunities for personal and professional growth, throughout your career. At Medical Solutions, you’ll find a great place to work and a career home. We’ve received Best Places to Work awards, landed top industry awards, and received accolades for the impact we’ve made in business and within our community. But the only way to really get to know us, is to join us. We think you’ll fit right in.

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