Registered Nurse - PACU

Location

Asheville, NC

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Shift: 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Job Description

The Registered Nurse in the PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) will provide care to patients recovering from anesthesia. The role requires expertise in trauma and pediatric care, along with advanced skills in ventilator monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient vitals and manage ventilator settings.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort during post-operative recovery.
• Administer medications and therapies as prescribed.
• Communicate effectively with the healthcare team to coordinate patient care.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient experience initiatives.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications are required.
• NIH Stroke Scale experience is essential.
• Previous experience in a PACU or similar setting preferred.
• Ability to float within peri-anesthesia (Endoscopy/PreOp/Phase II) as necessary.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!