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BHS Workforce

Travel PACU RN

Louisville, KY · On-site

  • Medical

  • Vision

  • Retirement

BHS Workforce is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Louisville, Kentucky. & Requirements * Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care * Discipline: RN * ...

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BHS Workforce

Travel PACU RN

Decatur, GA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Vision

  • Retirement

BHS Workforce is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Decatur, Georgia. & Requirements * Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care * Discipline: RN * Start ...

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Asante

Registered Nurse ARRMC (PACU)

Medford, OR · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The PACU/PAH team consists of 20 Registered Nurses, and 2 Certified Nursing Assistants. Qualifications Education * Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred Experience * 2 years PACU phase 1 care ...

New England Baptist Hospital

Works in conjunction with the anesthesiologist and the nurse anesthetist to prepare patients for anesthesia and surgery. Cares for the Anesthesia equipment. Also responsible for collecting ...

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How much do anesthesia nurse jobs pay per week?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average weekly pay for anesthesia nurse in the United States is $2,177.19, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,663.46 and $2,442.31 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Anesthesia Nurse vs Anesthesiologist?

AspectAnesthesia NurseAnesthesiologist
CredentialsRegistered Nurse (RN) with specialized anesthesia training and certification (e.g., CRNA)Medical degree (MD or DO), completed residency in anesthesiology
Work EnvironmentHospitals, surgical centers, clinics, assisting anesthesia providersHospitals, surgical suites, pain clinics, overseeing anesthesia care
RoleAdministers anesthesia under supervision or independently in some settingsDiagnoses, develops anesthesia plans, and supervises anesthesia care

While both Anesthesia Nurses and Anesthesiologists provide anesthesia care, Anesthesia Nurses are registered nurses with specialized training and certification, focusing on administering anesthesia and patient monitoring. Anesthesiologists are medical doctors with extensive training, responsible for diagnosing and managing anesthesia care at a higher level. The roles often overlap in clinical settings, but anesthesiologists typically handle more complex cases and oversee anesthesia teams.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an anesthesia nurse?

To thrive as an Anesthesia Nurse, you need advanced knowledge of anesthesia care, patient monitoring, and pharmacology, generally supported by a BSN, RN licensure, and certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). Familiarity with anesthesia delivery systems, patient monitoring equipment, and electronic medical records is crucial. Exceptional attention to detail, calmness under pressure, and strong communication skills help ensure patient safety and effective teamwork. These competencies and qualities are essential for delivering safe anesthesia care and responding quickly to patient needs in high-stakes environments.

What are some common challenges anesthesia nurses face during surgical procedures, and how can they effectively manage them?

Anesthesia Nurses often encounter challenges such as rapidly changing patient conditions, communication barriers within the surgical team, and the need to quickly troubleshoot equipment or medication issues. Effective management involves staying vigilant, maintaining clear communication with anesthesiologists and surgeons, and being well-versed in emergency protocols. Continual education and practice in crisis management help Anesthesia Nurses remain prepared and responsive, ensuring patient safety and smooth surgical workflows.

What is an anesthesia nurse?

Anesthesia nurses, also known as nurse anesthetists or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), are advanced practice registered nurses who specialize in administering anesthesia to patients before, during, and after surgical or medical procedures. They monitor patients' vital signs, adjust anesthesia levels as needed, and provide critical care throughout the procedure. Anesthesia nurses work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure patient safety and comfort. They are highly trained and must complete a graduate-level program in nurse anesthesia, as well as obtain national certification.
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Infographic showing various Anesthesia Nurse job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 58% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 22% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,214 per year, or $54.4 per hour.

Registered Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Evening Shift

Decypher

Bethesda, MD • On-site

$70.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Join Decypher and make a direct impact on the health and readiness of Americas service members, veterans, and their families. Since 2008 Decypher has offered healthcare industry professionals careers where their expertise is valued, and their work makes a meaningful impact. Decypher partners with the Defense Health Agency to deliver professional services, technology, and management solutions. Our mission is to provide and support quality care for our veterans, servicemembers and their families, across the United States.

Job Summary: PACU RN will provide comprehensive post-anesthesia nursing care to patients across the lifespan, including assessment, monitoring, medication administration, airway management, pain control, and response to critical changes in condition. Collaborates with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe patient recovery, accurate documentation, effective care coordination, and compliance with PACU policies and clinical standards.

Required Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor's Degree, Registered Nursing. Graduate from a college or university accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
  • Certifications:
    • Basic Life Support (BLS)
    • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
    • Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS
  • License: Have successfully completed a Post-Anesthesia Care course/training program or is nationally certified as a Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CP AN). Documentation required
  • Experience: Candidates should have a minimum of two years of current experience as a PACU RN in an inpatient Phase 1 recovery unit, or at least one year of experience in Critical Care.

U.S. Citizenship is required

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide PACU nursing care: Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients from infants through geriatric populations recovering from anesthesia, sedation, and surgical procedures, including potentially critical patients.
  • Manage complex and critical patients: Monitor airway, cardiovascular, and respiratory status; manage invasive lines, chest tubes, drains, ventilators, and advanced monitoring; recognize and respond to life-threatening changes and emergencies, including CPR.
  • Administer medications and treatments: Safely administer medications, IV therapy, blood products, opioids, and other prescribed treatments while operating specialized equipment and adhering to PACU protocols, medication safety standards, and infection-control requirements.
  • Document and coordinate patient care: Accurately perform assessments, maintain real-time electronic health records in MHS GENESIS, document medications and interventions, communicate patient status and handoffs, and collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and multidisciplinary care teams.
  • Support patient safety, education, and unit operations: Assist with patient transfers and mobility, provide patient/family education, participate in quality improvement and staff training, maintain supplies and controlled-substance security, and comply with hospital policies, privacy requirements, certifications, and ongoing competency standards.

*Additional requirements will be provided at the time of interview.

Work Environment & Schedule: On site at WRNMMC, Monday to Friday, 1:00pm to 11:15pm.

Physical requirements: Requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods, walk at least 500 yards, assist with patient transfers and mobility, push occupied wheelchairs and gurneys, and lift/carry items weighing up to 30 pounds. The role may also require physically demanding emergency interventions such as CPR, while safely maneuvering around patients, equipment, and the PACU environment.

Compensation & Benefits: Up to $70.50 per hour + H&W

Decypher is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce (M/F/D/V)