Overview
Position: Travel RN – PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit)
Location: Albany, NY
Duration: 2+ months with possible extension
Pay range: $60/hr - $65/hr
Travel and per diem packages available based on eligibility.
Schedule: Shift Timing: 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM
Job Summary
Client is seeking an experienced PACU Travel RN for a high-acuity recovery unit. The RN will provide specialized care to post-operative patients, monitor vitals, manage pain control, and collaborate with anesthesia and surgical teams to ensure patient safety and comfort during recovery.
Responsibilities
- Monitor post-surgical patients’ vital signs and level of consciousness
- Administer medications, pain management, and IV therapy
- Collaborate with surgical, anesthesia, and support teams for safe recovery transition
- Handle emergency situations as needed in a fast-paced environment
- Provide patient and family education upon discharge
- Document patient care accurately using EPIC EMR
- Ensure compliance with hospital protocols, infection control, and safety standards
- May be required to float to similar units based on facility need
Qualifications
- Licensure: Active NY RN license (No exceptions; pending license not accepted)
- Certifications: AHA BLS (Required); AHA ACLS (Preferred)
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of recent PACU experience
- EMR System: EPIC (Experience Required)
- Education: Associate's or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
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- Typical pay
- $71,760–$110,650
For context, most registered nurses earn between $71,760–$110,650 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as full time and onsite.