Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,070 to $2,270 per week in Gilbert, AZ

Registered Nurse – PACU | Gilbert, AZ | 13 Weeks Contract

The PACU is where patients wake up, recover, and begin the next step of their surgical journey. It takes a strong clinical eye, calm decision-making, and a whole lot of compassion to make those first moments after anesthesia safe and comfortable.

We’re seeking an experienced Registered Nurse – PACU to join a dedicated perioperative team in Gilbert, AZ.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse – PACU
• Location: Gilbert, AZ
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Shift: Day Shift
• Schedule: 4×10
• Experience Required: 2 Years
• Weekly Pay:$2,070 to $2,270

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide specialized nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia and surgical or procedural interventions
• Perform comprehensive post-anesthesia assessments, including airway, respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, and pain status
• Continuously monitor vital signs, oxygen saturation, cardiac rhythm, level of consciousness, and other clinical indicators
• Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient condition and post-anesthesia complications
• Provide airway management, oxygen therapy, and respiratory support as clinically indicated
• Administer medications, IV fluids, pain-management therapies, and other treatments according to physician orders and facility protocols
• Monitor patients for bleeding, respiratory depression, hypotension, arrhythmias, nausea, vomiting, and other post-operative complications
• Assess and manage post-operative pain and nausea and evaluate patient response to interventions
• Communicate patient condition and recovery progress with surgeons, anesthesiologists, CRNAs, and other perioperative professionals
• Determine patient readiness for transfer or discharge according to established PACU criteria
• Provide patients and families with appropriate post-operative education and discharge instructions
• Assist with emergency interventions, rapid responses, and patient stabilization when required
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized recovery environment
• Follow infection prevention, medication safety, HIPAA, and patient safety standards

Qualifications

• Active Arizona Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Minimum 2 years of recent PACU/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit experience
• Current BLS Certification required
• Current ACLS Certification required
• PALS Certification preferred or required by facility
• Strong knowledge of post-anesthesia assessment, recovery, and patient monitoring
• Experience with airway management, cardiac monitoring, pain management, and emergency interventions
• Strong understanding of anesthesia-related complications and post-operative care
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR)
• Excellent clinical judgment, critical-thinking, and assessment skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced perioperative environment