Registered Nurse PACU

Registered Nurse - PACU
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Schedule / Job Type: Night shifts, 3 shifts per week, 12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM), 8-week assignment with firm start date

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide post-anesthesia care for patients recovering from surgery within a Level 1 Trauma Center setting.
• Monitor and assess patient vitals, condition, and responses to treatments, ensuring safe recovery until discharge or transfer.
• Collaborate with surgical and anesthesiology teams to deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.
• Participate actively in patient rounds, documentation, and ensuring compliance with all perioperative protocols.
• Work in a facility that receives a wide variety of surgical specialties, including neuro, ortho, thoracic, urology, gynecology, plastics, and more.
• Float within hospital units as required, supporting various patient care areas.

Required Qualifications:

• Active Registered Nurse license in Indiana or holding a compact license.
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience in a similar high-acuity, fast-paced environment.
• Certifications: ACLS, PALS, and BLS (Basic Life Support).
• Experience in a Level 1 Trauma Center, with proficiency in Cerner EMR, and working with pediatric, neuro, and surgical patient populations.
• Comfortable working with ventilated and critically ill patients, including intubated and pediatric patients.

Preferred Experience / Skills:

• Experience working in a Level 1 Trauma Center with high surgical volume.
• Previous experience in PACU or perioperative settings, including PACU, IR, Endoscopy, Cath Lab, or Ambulatory Surgery.
• Ability to work night shifts in a high-acuity environment and adapt to rapid patient turnover.

Why Join Us:

• Opportunity to work at a leading Level 1 Trauma Center with diverse surgical cases.
• Competitive shift differentials and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic healthcare environment.
• Supportive team environment with a focus on patient-centered care.

Additional Notes:
Candidates must have their licenses in hand prior to starting. Floating is mandatory across units. Prior emergency and critical care experience highly preferred.