TravelNurseSource is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in Gilbert, Arizona, 85233!
Registered Nurse – PACU | Gilbert, AZ | 13 Weeks Contract
The PACU is where patients wake up, recover, and begin the next step of their surgical journey. It takes a strong clinical eye, calm decision-making, and a whole lot of compassion to make those first moments after anesthesia safe and comfortable.
We’re seeking an experienced Registered Nurse – PACU to join a dedicated perioperative team in Gilbert, AZ.
Job Details
- Position: Registered Nurse – PACU
- Location: Gilbert, AZ
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Day Shift
- Schedule: 4×10
- Experience Required: 2 Years
- Weekly Pay:$2,070 to $2,270
Roles and Responsibilities
- Provide specialized nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia and surgical or procedural interventions
- Perform comprehensive post-anesthesia assessments, including airway, respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, and pain status
- Continuously monitor vital signs, oxygen saturation, cardiac rhythm, level of consciousness, and other clinical indicators
- Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient condition and post-anesthesia complications
- Provide airway management, oxygen therapy, and respiratory support as clinically indicated
- Administer medications, IV fluids, pain-management therapies, and other treatments according to physician orders and facility protocols
- Monitor patients for bleeding, respiratory depression, hypotension, arrhythmias, nausea, vomiting, and other post-operative complications
- Assess and manage post-operative pain and nausea and evaluate patient response to interventions
- Communicate patient condition and recovery progress with surgeons, anesthesiologists, CRNAs, and other perioperative professionals
- Determine patient readiness for transfer or discharge according to established PACU criteria
- Provide patients and families with appropriate post-operative education and discharge instructions
- Assist with emergency interventions, rapid responses, and patient stabilization when required
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized recovery environment
- Follow infection prevention, medication safety, HIPAA, and patient safety standards
Qualifications
- Active Arizona Registered Nurse (RN) License
- Minimum 2 years of recent PACU/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit experience
- Current BLS Certification required
- Current ACLS Certification required
- PALS Certification preferred or required by facility
- Strong knowledge of post-anesthesia assessment, recovery, and patient monitoring
- Experience with airway management, cardiac monitoring, pain management, and emergency interventions
- Strong understanding of anesthesia-related complications and post-operative care
- Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR)
- Excellent clinical judgment, critical-thinking, and assessment skills
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
- Ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced perioperative environment