RN - PACU
Bridgeport, CT · On-site
Registered Nurse - PACU Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Post Anesthesia Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: AM 4 × 10 hr shifts Hours per Shift: 10 hours Experience: Minimum years of ...
Bridgeport, CT · On-site
Registered Nurse - PACU Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Post Anesthesia Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: AM 4 × 10 hr shifts Hours per Shift: 10 hours Experience: Minimum years of ...
Bridgeport, CT · On-site
Registered Nurse - PACU Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Post Anesthesia Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: AM 4 × 10 hr shifts Hours per Shift: 10 hours Experience: Minimum years of ...
Hartford, CT · On-site
$36.15 - $59.95/hr
Valid RN license in Connecticut * The ideal candidate will have one or more years of inpatient PACU experience supporting inpatient surgical recovery. Preferred : * Candidates with 2 or more years of ...
Hartford, CT · On-site
$36.15 - $59.95/hr
Valid RN license in Connecticut * The ideal candidate will have one or more years of inpatient PACU experience supporting inpatient surgical recovery. Preferred : * Candidates with 2 or more years of ...
Bestica is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Bridgeport, Connecticut. & Requirements * Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care * Discipline: RN * ...
Bestica is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Bridgeport, Connecticut. & Requirements * Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care * Discipline: RN * ...
Hartford, CT · On-site
$36.15 - $59.95/hr
Valid RN license in Connecticut * The ideal candidate will have one or more years of inpatient PACU experience supporting inpatient surgical recovery. Preferred : * Candidates with 2 or more years of ...
Hartford, CT · On-site
$36.15 - $59.95/hr
Valid RN license in Connecticut * The ideal candidate will have one or more years of inpatient PACU experience supporting inpatient surgical recovery. Preferred : * Candidates with 2 or more years of ...
The PACU RN recovers patients from general and regional anesthesia along with IV, conscious sedation requiring acute and ICU level of care. This position requires teamwork, autonomy, communication ...
The PACU RN recovers patients from general and regional anesthesia along with IV, conscious sedation requiring acute and ICU level of care. This position requires teamwork, autonomy, communication ...
The PACU RN will be responsible for the recovery of patients from general and regional anesthesia, as well as IV and conscious sedation, necessitating acute and ICU-level care. This role demands ...
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The PACU RN will be responsible for the recovery of patients from general and regional anesthesia, as well as IV and conscious sedation, necessitating acute and ICU-level care. This role demands ...
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The PACU RN recovers patients from general and regional anesthesia along with IV, conscious sedation requiring acute and ICU level of care. This position requires teamwork, autonomy, communication ...
The PACU RN recovers patients from general and regional anesthesia along with IV, conscious sedation requiring acute and ICU level of care. This position requires teamwork, autonomy, communication ...
The PACU RN recovers patients from general and regional anesthesia along with IV, conscious sedation requiring acute and ICU level of care. This position requires teamwork, autonomy, communication ...
The PACU RN recovers patients from general and regional anesthesia along with IV, conscious sedation requiring acute and ICU level of care. This position requires teamwork, autonomy, communication ...
The PACU RN recovers patients from general and regional anesthesia along with IV, conscious sedation requiring acute and ICU level of care. This position requires teamwork, autonomy, communication ...
The PACU RN recovers patients from general and regional anesthesia along with IV, conscious sedation requiring acute and ICU level of care. This position requires teamwork, autonomy, communication ...
The PACU RN recovers patients from general and regional anesthesia along with IV, conscious sedation requiring acute and ICU level of care. This position requires teamwork, autonomy, communication ...
The PACU RN recovers patients from general and regional anesthesia along with IV, conscious sedation requiring acute and ICU level of care. This position requires teamwork, autonomy, communication ...
The PACU RN recovers patients from general and regional anesthesia along with IV, conscious sedation requiring acute and ICU level of care. This position requires teamwork, autonomy, communication ...
The PACU RN recovers patients from general and regional anesthesia along with IV, conscious sedation requiring acute and ICU level of care. This position requires teamwork, autonomy, communication ...
The PACU RN recovers patients from general and regional anesthesia along with IV, conscious sedation requiring acute and ICU level of care. This position requires teamwork, autonomy, communication ...
The PACU RN recovers patients from general and regional anesthesia along with IV, conscious sedation requiring acute and ICU level of care. This position requires teamwork, autonomy, communication ...
The PACU RN recovers patients from general and regional anesthesia along with IV, conscious sedation requiring acute and ICU level of care. This position requires teamwork, autonomy, communication ...
The PACU RN recovers patients from general and regional anesthesia along with IV, conscious sedation requiring acute and ICU level of care. This position requires teamwork, autonomy, communication ...
The PACU RN recovers patients from general and regional anesthesia along with IV, conscious sedation requiring acute and ICU level of care. This position requires teamwork, autonomy, communication ...
The PACU RN recovers patients from general and regional anesthesia along with IV, conscious sedation requiring acute and ICU level of care. This position requires teamwork, autonomy, communication ...
The PACU RN recovers patients from general and regional anesthesia along with IV, conscious sedation requiring acute and ICU level of care. This position requires teamwork, autonomy, communication ...
The PACU RN recovers patients from general and regional anesthesia along with IV, conscious sedation requiring acute and ICU level of care. This position requires teamwork, autonomy, communication ...
The PACU RN recovers patients from general and regional anesthesia along with IV, conscious sedation requiring acute and ICU level of care. This position requires teamwork, autonomy, communication ...
The PACU RN recovers patients from general and regional anesthesia along with IV, conscious sedation requiring acute and ICU level of care. This position requires teamwork, autonomy, communication ...
The PACU RN recovers patients from general and regional anesthesia along with IV, conscious sedation requiring acute and ICU level of care. This position requires teamwork, autonomy, communication ...
The PACU RN recovers patients from general and regional anesthesia along with IV, conscious sedation requiring acute and ICU level of care. This position requires teamwork, autonomy, communication ...
The PACU RN recovers patients from general and regional anesthesia along with IV, conscious sedation requiring acute and ICU level of care. This position requires teamwork, autonomy, communication ...
The PACU RN recovers patients from general and regional anesthesia along with IV, conscious sedation requiring acute and ICU level of care. This position requires teamwork, autonomy, communication ...
The PACU RN recovers patients from general and regional anesthesia along with IV, conscious sedation requiring acute and ICU level of care. This position requires teamwork, autonomy, communication ...
The PACU RN recovers patients from general and regional anesthesia along with IV, conscious sedation requiring acute and ICU level of care. This position requires teamwork, autonomy, communication ...
The PACU RN recovers patients from general and regional anesthesia along with IV, conscious sedation requiring acute and ICU level of care. This position requires teamwork, autonomy, communication ...
The PACU RN recovers patients from general and regional anesthesia along with IV, conscious sedation requiring acute and ICU level of care. This position requires teamwork, autonomy, communication ...
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A Pediatric PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) RN is a registered nurse who specializes in caring for children recovering from anesthesia after surgery or procedures. They monitor vital signs, manage pain, assess for complications, and provide emotional support to both the child and their family. Their responsibilities include collaborating with surgical teams, ensuring a smooth recovery, and preparing patients for discharge or transfer to other units. Strong assessment skills and the ability to respond quickly to emergencies are essential in this role.
To excel as a Pediatric PACU RN, you need expertise in pediatric nursing, post-anesthesia care, and patient assessment, supported by an active RN license and typically PALS certification. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), pediatric monitoring equipment, and medication administration systems is crucial. Outstanding communication, emotional resilience, and the ability to ease children and anxious families set exceptional nurses apart. These skills are vital for providing safe, compassionate, and effective care during children’s critical recovery period after surgery.
One of the main challenges for Pediatric PACU RNs is managing the unique responses children can have coming out of anesthesia, including pain, confusion, and fear. Nurses must be vigilant in monitoring for complications while providing swift, comforting care and clear explanations to both young patients and their families. Building trust and rapport quickly is essential, as is adapting communication techniques for different developmental stages. Support from the PACU team and collaboration with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and child life specialists are important for ensuring positive outcomes and reducing stress for everyone involved.
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Job Title: Registered Nurse - PACU
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: AM 4 × 10 hr shifts
Hours per Shift: 10 hours
Experience: Minimum years of experience required
License: Current RN license
Certifications: BLS and ACLS certification required
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Description:
The position requires working 40 hours per week. Shifts will include a combination of 12-hour and 8-hour shifts, with variations in start times. Weekend shifts may be required, specifically on Saturdays. On-call duty is expected, averaging 3-4 calls per 6-week schedule. Candidates will need to be available for an 8-hour shift of on-call duty from Saturday through Monday morning.
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Cynet Health is a TJC certified MBE and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Health Med and Health IT staffing and consulting services to countless hospitals, SNFs, clinics, labs, CROs, health & wellness centers, pharmacies, and other medical facilities across the United States. Headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, we are a certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise and a recognized Diversity Supplier. Vision Our Vision is to be the most trusted and reliable provider for healthcare companies and medical facilities across the United States. Mission Our mission is to serve our healthcare customers with excellence and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and our communities.
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501 - 1,000 Employees
Sterling, VA, US
2015