Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op in Birmingham, AL

Job Title

Registered Nurse – PACU (Travel Contract)

Location

Birmingham, Alabama

Schedule / Job Type

Contract (13 Weeks) | Days, 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM | 5x8-hour shifts | 36 hours guaranteed per week | No call requirements | No float requirements | No weekend hours

Key Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia care and recovery monitoring for patients in a 24-bed PACU unit
• Manage a patient population including orthopedic, neurological, general surgery, and pediatric cases
• Maintain a 2:1 patient ratio while delivering safe, compassionate, and professional nursing care
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and progress accurately using Epic EMR
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patient recovery and transition of care

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 2–3 years of PACU/Recovery nursing experience required
• Current ACLS certification
• Current BLS certification
• Current PALS certification
• Proficiency with Epic EMR

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Critical care nursing background
• Experience with diverse surgical patient populations including orthopedic, neurological, and pediatric patients

Why Join Us

• Work within a large, comprehensive healthcare facility recognized for excellence across multiple specialties and accredited by The Joint Commission
• Be part of a collaborative, team-oriented environment in a vibrant metro area with convenient access to dining, culture, and recreation