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Salem, VA
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) – RN
Position Overview
The facility is seeking experienced registered nurses for its Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). This is a fast-paced recovery setting where you'll provide critical care to patients emerging from anesthesia and surgery.
Unit Details
- Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (9 or 12-hour options available)
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Staffing Support: 1 PCT available; primarily RN-staffed unit
- Call Requirements: 1–2 times per week; 1 weekend call per month; 2 call holidays per year
- Floating Policy: Closed unit (no floating to other departments)
- Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs
Clinical Scope
You'll manage post-operative patients during early recovery, monitoring vital signs, managing pain, and observing for complications. The unit performs electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), bedside procedures, and blood patches.
Required Qualifications
- Current RN licensure
- ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications
- 1–2 years ICU or ER experience preferred
- 1+ year of med-surg floor experience
- Preferred: ventilator experience and familiarity with critical infusions
Start Date: September 7, 2026
