RN → PACU

Registered Nurse (RN) – PACU / Pre-Post Op

Facility: WVU JW Ruby Memorial Hospital
Location: Morgantown, WV 26506
Job Type: Travel Contract – 13 Weeks
Shift: Day/Evening, 3 × 12-hour shifts
Schedule: Monday–Friday, no regular night or weekend shifts
Hours: 36 hours per week
Weekly pay- $2300-2400/wk

Note: Local candidates living within 50 miles are not accepted.

Job Description

Seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the PACU / Pre-Post Anesthesia unit. Responsibilities include providing Phase 1 and Phase 2 recovery care, monitoring patients after procedures, assessing vital signs and cardiac rhythms, administering medications, and ensuring patient safety.

Requirements

• Active RN license.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience.
• Experience in PACU, pre-op, or post-op care preferred.
• Required Certifications: AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and AHA PALS.
• Experience with EPIC electronic medical records preferred.
• Must be available for a 12-hour call requirement per 4-week schedule period.
• Floating to other pre/post units as needed.

Apply today!

Overview

Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). In this vital role, you will provide expert post-operative care to patients recovering from anesthesia, ensuring their safety, comfort, and smooth transition back to baseline. You will utilize your critical thinking, clinical skills, and compassionate approach to monitor vital signs, manage pain, and coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patient outcomes within a fast-paced, supportive environment committed to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient assessments including vital signs, airway status, and level of consciousness immediately post-surgery or procedure.
• Administer medications and interventions such as IV infusions, pain management techniques, and sedation reversal agents following established protocols.
• Monitor patients closely for signs of complications such as bleeding, respiratory distress, or adverse reactions; respond swiftly with appropriate interventions.
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient care transitions from operating room to recovery.
• Document all patient interactions accurately in electronic health records (EHR/EHR systems), including assessments, interventions, and responses.
• Educate patients and their families about post-operative care instructions, discharge procedures, and medication management.
• Maintain strict adherence to aseptic techniques and infection control standards during all patient care activities.

Experience

• Valid RN license with current state registration and compliance with licensing requirements.
• Critical care experience in settings such as ICU, emergency medicine, or trauma centers is highly preferred.
• Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems like Epic or Cerner; experience with medical documentation and coding (ICD-10/ICD-9) is advantageous.
• Hands-on experience with IV insertion, catheter care, ventilator management, and airway management techniques.
• Knowledge of anesthesia recovery protocols, pain management strategies including acute pain control methods, and post-operative assessment skills.
• Prior experience working in hospital medicine or surgical units; familiarity with PACU procedures is a plus.
• Strong understanding of physiology knowledge relevant to anesthesia recovery and patient assessment standards.

Join us in delivering exceptional post-anesthesia care that prioritizes patient safety and comfort while advancing your nursing expertise in a vibrant healthcare environment!

Pay: $2,300.00 - $2,400.00 per week

Benefits:

• Referral program
• Relocation assistance

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• PACU: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• ACLS Certification (Required)
• PALS Certification (Required)
• RN License WV (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Morgantown, WV 26506: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person