Local Contract Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $60-65 per hour

GHR Healthcare is seeking a local contract nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a local contract nursing job in Burlington, Vermont.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/03/2025
• Duration: 16 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented PACU RN to join our perioperative care team. The PACU RN is responsible for the critical recovery phase of patients emerging from anesthesia after surgical procedures. This role requires strong assessment skills, rapid decision-making, and a commitment to safe, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor patients post-operatively for adverse reactions to anesthesia or surgical complications
• Assess vital signs, airway patency, consciousness level, pain, and surgical site status
• Administer medications, including pain management and antiemetics, as ordered
• Provide critical post-op education to patients and families before discharge or transfer
• Collaborate with surgical, anesthesia, and nursing teams to ensure continuity of care
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation according to hospital policies

Qualifications:

• Active RN license in good standing
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience, with at least 1 year in PACU, ICU, or critical care
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Strong clinical assessment and emergency response skills
• Ability to manage rapidly changing patient conditions in a high-acuity environment

Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K offered.Please call or text John at 484-362-6513 or send your resume directly to jstanfield@ghrhealthcare.com

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