Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,069 per week in Lewes, DE

Provide post-anesthesia care and monitoring for a diverse patient population including orthopedic, gynecological, pediatric, vascular, ENT, C-section, GI, and general surgery patients in a 12-bed PACU unit. Work at a Level III trauma facility in a charming coastal community, with easy access to beaches, boardwalks, shopping, outlets, and dining - an appealing destination for travel nursing.

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in Lewes, Delaware, 19958!

Key Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia care and monitoring for a diverse patient population including orthopedic, gynecological, pediatric, vascular, ENT, C-section, GI, and general surgery patients in a 12-bed PACU unit
• Support both pre-operative and recovery units as needed, maintaining a 2:1 patient-to-nurse ratio
• Manage and monitor arterial lines (A-lines) and ventilator patients as part of routine unit responsibilities
• Document patient care accurately using Epic electronic health records and utilize RX Station for medication management
• Float to Same Day Surgery (SDS) or Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) units as needed
• Participate in on-call rotation including weekends and holidays as required during contracted weeks

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Delaware or compact state eligibility
• Minimum 2 years of critical care nursing experience
• ACLS certification required
• PALS certification required
• BLS certification required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior PACU or post-anesthesia care experience strongly preferred
• Proficiency with Epic electronic health records
• Experience managing arterial lines and ventilator patients
• Comfort working across pre-operative and same-day surgery settings

Why Join Us

• Work at a Level III trauma facility in a charming coastal community, with easy access to beaches, boardwalks, shopping, outlets, and dining - an appealing destination for travel nursing
• Gain experience with a broad surgical patient mix in a supportive unit environment with a consistent nurse-to-patient ratio