Job Title
Registered Nurse – PACU
Location
Charlotte, NC | Ambulatory / Outpatient
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | 8-Hour Shifts (mix of 06:00–14:30 and 07:30–16:00) | 4x8 or 5x8 schedule | No call requirement | No weekend requirement
Key Responsibilities
- Provide pre- and post-operative care across all patient age groups including infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
- Administer and manage discharge instructions, perform medication reconciliation, and obtain operative/procedural consent
- Start and maintain IVs and perform phlebotomy as required
- Implement Malignant Hyperthermia Protocol and conduct thorough pain assessment and management
- Float to other area ambulatory surgery centers as needed on a rare basis
- Operate in a non-computerized charting environment; complete pre-start modules prior to first day
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of PACU or related RN experience required
- Active NC RN license or valid Compact nursing license (pending license acceptable for submission)
- ACLS (ALS), BLS, and PALS certifications required
- Demonstrated skills in ambulatory/outpatient work setting
- Proficiency in starting and maintaining IVs
- Must pass EKG testing prior to start
- Local candidates are welcome to apply
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience in Pedi PACU, Phase I PACU, and/or Phase II Recovery
- Surgical case experience in ENT (including tonsillectomy), general surgery, and ophthalmology (including cataract extraction and eye trauma)
- Proficiency with emergency medications, narcotics/opioid analgesics, and reversal agents; airway assessment and placement of oral/nasal airways
- Familiarity with general, local, and Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC) anesthesia types; experience with pre/post-operative procedures including 12-lead EKG/ECG and follow-up phone calls
Why Join Us
- First-time travelers are welcome, making this an excellent opportunity to launch your travel nursing career in a supportive outpatient surgical environment
- Scrubs are provided and orientation is offered on the unit to set you up for success from day one