Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,966 per week

Excel Medical Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Gallup, New Mexico. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care Discipline: RN Start Date: 07/14/2025 Duration: 26 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Certification Requirements: ACLS BLS PALS Years of Experience: 1 Any Unencumbered State License Shift:: 8Hr Day Shift Monday-Friday Includes Weekends/Holidays On-call Statement of Duties : This position is located in the Operating Room. All types of elective and emergency surgeries are performed, including general surgery, orthopedics, vascular, OB/GYN, urology, ENT, Oral Surgery, Dental and Ophthalmology. There are over 2400 cases performed each year. Trauma is a significant part of the emergent cases performed. The operating rooms are staffed by utilizing standby call services after hours, holidays, and on weekends. The PACU registered nurse provides intensive nursing care and post anesthesia care to patients who have undergone a broad range of surgical procedures. • All staff members rotate between the pre-op counseling, prep-surgery room, recovery room and local procedures room. • Performs critical professional nursing duties for patients whose condition warrants specialized care. • In the recovery phase, observation and assessment post anesthesia is completed o Physical assessment and examination o Interviewing patient and family members o Reviewing patient health history • Collaborates with surgeon and anesthesia team on patient status and plan of care. • Records and maintains all data relevant to post anesthesia care. o Observes patient closely for adverse signs and symptoms o Provides intervention emergently utilizing ACLS or PALS training • Manages each patient through all phases of recovery, providing psychological and emotional support. • Is alert for signs and symptoms of shock or other complications that may occur in post-op recovery. • Assists the anesthesia or surgeon with resuscitation and assessment, monitors the condition of the patient while in recovery. • Administers therapeutic measures as prescribed by the anesthesiologist and/or anesthetist or surgeon such as medications, treatment, IV fluids, blood products, oxygen, and others. • Records observation, nursing interventions, therapeutic measures, hemodynamic monitoring data, or any other data relevant to the patient condition in the recovery room. • Utilizes AORN standards of care to implement, evaluate and revise an appropriate problem oriented nursing plan of care for the operative patient Excel Benefits Weekly Pay Medical/Dental/Vision PTO-80 hours/yr accrued Sick56 hours/yr 401k-4% company match Health & Wellness Fringe Pay* Holiday Pay (11 holidays) Career Path Opportunities (travel, local, perm) Dedicated Recruiter Compliance Support Experience our WE CARE Values *Indicates available on select assignments/positions only About Excel Medical Staffing Always Caring – Never Commissioned We’ve come together to help clinicians find their best fit job that allows them to pursue their passion for adventure and service to others. We’ve served our country. We’ve talked to — and LISTENED to — traveling clinicians from all walks of life. We’ve collaborated with medical facilities to understand their staffing needs. We love to solve problems and help people smile — that’s why we’ve created a company centered around providing service to traveling clinicians with a real human touch. Expect us to Radiate our WE CARE values: Winning - Equitable - Clinician Focused - Adventurous - Responsive - Ethical Benefits 401k retirement plan Employee assistance programs Referral bonus Life insurance

Location: Washington, DC, US

Posted Date: 6/25/2025