TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in Morgantown, West Virginia, 26506!
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – PACU / Pre & Post Anesthesia Care
Location
Morgantown, WV | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Three 12-hour shifts per week | Monday–Friday, Day/Evening | No night or weekend shifts | Rotating holiday coverage (winter & summer) | Call requirement expected per schedule period
Key Responsibilities
- Provide Phase 1 and Phase 2 post-anesthesia recovery care within a high-volume pre/post day surgery unit (70 beds)
- Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:1–1:2 (Phase 1) and 1:3 (Phase 2) across a diverse surgical caseload including Ortho, ENT, Ophthalmology, GYN, Urology, Endoscopy, Bronchoscopy, and Podiatry
- Monitor and manage patients requiring RT equipment including CPAP, BiPAP, and ventilators; recover ICU-level patients as needed
- Read and interpret cardiac monitor strips
- Collaborate with Perioperative Care Assistants (PCAs) and interdisciplinary team; support charge nurse coverage when needed
- Float to Pre/Post areas on other units as needed per staffing requirements
Required Qualifications
- Active RN licensure
- BLS certification – AHA required
- ACLS certification – AHA required
- PALS certification – AHA required
- Minimum 1 year of PACU or pre/post anesthesia nursing experience
- Proficiency with EPIC EMR
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience caring for ICU-level patients in a PACU setting
- Familiarity with a broad range of surgical specialties including orthopedics, urology, and endoscopy
- Experience with RT equipment including CPAP, BiPAP, and mechanical ventilation
Why Join Us
- Work within a well-structured unit supported by house supervision available at all times and a goal of a free charge nurse model
- Enjoy a consistent Monday–Friday schedule with no required night or weekend shifts