Job Title: RN – PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit)
Location: Lakewood, CO 80401
Contract: 13 Weeks OF contract
Shift: Evenings | 3×12-Hour Shifts
Pay Rate:

• Local: $48/hr on W2
• Travel: $1,900/Weekly

Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) in Lakewood, CO. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality pre-operative and post-anesthesia care, ensure safe patient recovery while collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the perioperative team.
Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for surgical patients before and after procedures.
• Monitor patients during the immediate post-anesthesia recovery phase, recognizing and responding to changes in condition.
• Perform comprehensive pre-op assessments and prepare patients for surgery.
• Administer medications, IV therapy, and treatments in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards.
• Manage pain, airway, and hemodynamic stability during the recovery process.
• Provide patient and family education regarding pre-operative preparation and post-operative recovery.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Collaborate with physicians, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient patient care.
• Float within competency as needed and participate in weekday and weekend on-call coverage.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) License (Single State or Compact).
• Must have experience in both Pre-Op and PACU.
• BLS (AHA) – Required.
• ACLS (AHA) – Required.
• PALS (AHA) – Required.