PACU Registered Nurse (RN)

Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, 9:00 AM–9:30 PM. Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week. Required Qualifications: Minimum 2 years of dedicated PACU nursing experience . Active Michigan RN license required at submission . Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification .

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) for a temporary hospital assignment in Bay City, Michigan. The RN will provide post-operative care, monitor patients recovering from anesthesia, and respond promptly to changes in patient condition. Schedule & Requirements: 12-hour day shifts, 9:00 AM–9:30 PM.

36 guaranteed hours per week. Weekend availability required. On-call availability required.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor vital signs, oxygen saturation, and level of consciousness during post-anesthesia recovery. Maintain airway patency and assess respiratory status. Administer prescribed medications, IV fluids, pain relief, and antiemetics. Assess surgical sites, dressings, and drainage for complications. Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition and post-operative emergencies.

Document patient assessments and care in the electronic medical record. Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and the perioperative care team.