Registered Nurse PACU

Location: Asheville, NC

Profession: Registered Nurse - PACU

Posted: 11/4/2025

Salary: $1840.00/weekly

Shift: Days

Job Title

  • Registered Nurse - PACU

Location

  • Asheville, NC

Schedule / Job Type

  • Full-time, travel, 13-week assignment, days shift

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide post-anesthesia care to surgical patients in a busy PACU setting.
  • Monitor patient recovery, including ventilator management and specialty procedures.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.
  • Document patient care accurately using Cerner electronic health records system.
  • Adhere to hospital policies, safety standards, and infection control protocols.
  • Support pediatric and trauma patient needs with appropriate certifications and skills.

Required Qualifications

  • Valid registered nurse (RN) license in North Carolina or ability to reciprocate.
  • BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
  • Experience with ventilator monitoring, trauma, and pediatric care.
  • NIH Stroke Scale experience preferred.
  • Ability to work 6-week schedules, with 3 call shifts within the rotation.

Preferred Experience / Skills

  • Prior experience in PACU, trauma units, or pediatric care.
  • Familiarity with Cerner documentation system.
  • Strong interpersonal and critical-thinking skills.

Why Join Us

  • Opportunity to work at a nationally recognized, award-winning hospital known for nursing excellence.
  • Supportive team environment with access to new equipment and innovative care technology.
  • Competitive travel compensation with potential for career growth and experience in a leading healthcare facility.
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