RN PACU
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Job Type: Travel
Weekly Pay: $2199.73
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 8 Hour Day
Start Date: 2026-09-28
Shifts Per Week: 5
Scheduled Hours: 40
Job Description
SDS Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre-Op and Phase 2 Recovery
Schedule
This position involves 5 × 8-hour shifts per week, totaling 40 hours. Shift times include 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM, and 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM. Weekend call is required with 24-hour coverage from 8:00 AM to 8:00 AM.
Job Description
The SDS RN is responsible for the pre-operative phase of care for surgical patients, which includes verifying consents and assessing patients, including medication reviews. The SDS RN will also handle Phase 2 post-operative care for patients.
Responsibilities
- Verify patient consents and conduct assessments prior to surgery.
- Review patient medications and medical histories.
- Provide Phase 2 post-operative care and monitoring of surgical patients.
- Collaborate with surgical teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Support PACU RN as needed and provide assistance within the unit.
Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure
- 5 years of nursing experience preferred.
- Current RN licensure is required.
- Experience with IV insertion and EPIC Optime.
- Perioperative experience, particularly in pre-op and Phase 2 recovery.
- Specific skills with bladder scanners, EKGs, glucometers, and pneumatic devices.
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!
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