Registered Nurse (RN) – PACU (local /travel)

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – PACU (local /travel)
Location: Neptune, NJ
Job duration: 3+ months of contract (Possibilities of Extension)

Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM | 3x12 hour shifts | Weekends, Holidays & On-Call as Needed
Float Requirement: Pre-op and PACU

NON-TAXABLE STIPEND offered 50 miles and above.

Job Summary:
The PACU Registered Nurse is responsible for providing high-quality, patient-centered care in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit. This includes assessing patients, planning and implementing care, and supporting physicians in clinical procedures. The RN will advocate for evidence-based practices and deliver care aligned with the professional nursing model.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, plan, and document nursing care based on patient needs and clinical priorities
• Perform therapeutic nursing interventions and manage patient care post-surgery
• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments to create individualized care plans
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
• Deliver patient-centric care in alignment with established standards and protocols
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold safety and quality standards
• Support innovation and adoption of evidence-based care practices

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of recent PACU and critical care experience
• Strong telemetry background
• BSN preferred
• Current NJ RN license or multi-state compact license
• BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), PALS
• Telemetry certification