Registered Nurse PACU
Job Location:
State College, PA - USA
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Job Summary
Pay Rate: $53/hr TO $56/hr
Contract: 13 weeks
Schedule: Day Shift; 36 40 hours per week with call component
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
Experience: Minimum 2 years required
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse PACU for a 13-week contract opportunity in State College Pennsylvania. This role provides post-anesthesia nursing care during Phase I and Phase II recovery supporting safe patient transitions from anesthesia through discharge or transfer to the receiving unit.
Responsibilities
Provide PACU nursing care using ASPAN standards for post-anesthesia recovery
Assess patient condition prioritize care and monitor recovery progress
Maintain airway support oxygenation pain management and post-op safety
Communicate post-operative reports and coordinate safe patient transfers
Collaborate with physicians anesthesia teams nurses patients and families
Requirements
Active Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license required
Minimum 2 years of PACU post-anesthesia or critical care nursing experience preferred
BLS ACLS and PALS certifications required
Meditech experience preferred
Must be available for day shifts 36 40 hours per week and call component
Apply today for a rewarding PACU nursing opportunity where your recovery care experience can support safe high-quality surgical outcomes.
