Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,614 per week

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Cody, Wyoming.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Perioperative/PACU Registered Nurse (RN)

Shift Information: Days: 0700-1730, 4 days/week; call required

Minimum Years of Experience: 2 years

Holiday Coverage Required: Yes

Certifications/Requirements

• General Certifications: BLS/BCLS, ACLS, PALS
• Nursing Certifications: TNCC (must obtain within 6 months of hire)
• Current state licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse
• National perioperative certification preferred

Job Summary

The Outpatient Services/PACU Nurse is responsible for ensuring safe preparation, education, and discharge of patients scheduled for procedures. Responsibilities include assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patients in outpatient services, pre-operative, post-operative, PACU, and procedural sedation. The nurse must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to care for patients of varying ages.

Experience

Preferred: At least 2 years of experience in an acute care or surgical services area.

Skills

• Knowledge of perioperative and post-anesthesia care nursing principles
• Understanding of aseptic techniques and infection control principles
• Able to perform effectively in high-stress situations
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact effectively with diverse individuals

Age Groups Served

• Newborn
• Infant
• School Age (Birth through 1 Month; 1 Month through 5 years; 6 years through 12 years)
• Adolescent/Teenager (13 years through 17 years)
• Young Adult (18 years through 34 years)
• Middle Adult (35 years through 50 years)
• Mature Adult (51 years through 69 years)
• Geriatric Adult (70 years and older)

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, evaluate outcomes, and adjust nursing care appropriately to ensure optimal patient care.
• Perform focused assessments and reassessments across various age groups.
• Monitor patients' hemodynamic status and interpret results accurately.
• Identify arrhythmias and intervene as per ACLS and PALS guidelines.
• Prepare patients for examination/procedures and assist the physician as needed.
• Maintain accurate and continuous nursing documentation.
• Treat patients and families with respect and dignity, serving as a liaison between the patient and healthcare providers.
• Educate patients based on identified learning needs and evaluate learning effectiveness.
• Stay updated on medications, their administration, and implications based on patient conditions.
• Perform treatments and procedures within the scope of training.

Secondary Functions

• Ensure cleanliness and readiness of all rooms and work areas.
• Verify and restock supplies as needed.
• Complete department tasks and compliance checks as scheduled.
• Communicate concerns through the appropriate chain of command.
• Assist with onboarding new employees and supervising nursing students.
• Participate in mandatory in-service training and professional development.
• Coordinate with other departments for smooth patient transfers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Standing, walking, lifting, carrying, or pushing of up to 35 pounds independently.
• Use of assistive devices or assistance when lifting more than 35 pounds.
• Maintaining various physical activities, with requirements potentially exceeding these ranges.

Exposure Category

Tasks may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, necessitating adherence to safety protocols.

Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #38300172. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN PACU

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