Registered Nurse PACU

Job Title: Registered Nurse - PACU

Location: Asheville, NC

Schedule / Job Type: Full-time, Days shifts

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide postoperative care to patients in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) following surgical procedures.
• Monitor patient vital signs, sedation levels, and overall recovery process, ensuring timely interventions as needed.
• Manage clinical documentation using electronic medical records (Cerner system).
• Collaborate with surgical teams and maintain patient safety standards.
• Administer medications, perform procedures such as lab draws and catheterizations, and assist with patient transport.
• Adhere to unit-specific policies, dress codes, and safety protocols.

Required Qualifications:

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant PACU or perioperative nursing experience.
• Experience with ventilator monitoring and stroke scale assessments.
• Knowledge of unit-specific equipment and procedures.

Preferred Experience / Skills:

• Trauma patient experience.
• Pediatric patient care experience.
• Comfort with advanced nursing procedures and equipment.

Why Join Us:

• Opportunity to work at a nationally recognized hospital known for excellence in patient care and clinical innovation.
• Join a dedicated team committed to positive patient outcomes and professional growth.

Note: This is a 13-week travel assignment starting October 6, 2025, with shifts from 11:00 AM to 11:30 PM. Candidates must be available for call shifts and floating within peri-anesthesia units.