Job Title: RN – Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Location: Bronx, NY
Duration: 14 Weeks
Employment Type: Contract

Compensation

• Local Candidate: $2,622/week Gross
• Traveler Candidate: $3,400/week Gross

Schedule

• 3 Days per Week
• 11.5 Hours per Day
• 34.5 Hours per Week

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide specialized nursing care in a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) setting. The RN will be responsible for monitoring and caring for patients recovering from anesthesia and surgical procedures while ensuring safe, high-quality patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
• Monitor patients during the immediate post-anesthesia recovery phase.
• Perform IV insertion, medication administration, and ongoing patient assessments.
• Monitor vital signs, pain levels, and recovery progress.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition.
• Collaborate with physicians, anesthesia providers, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care.
• Ensure compliance with facility policies, patient safety standards, and evidence-based nursing practices.
• Provide patient and family education regarding recovery and discharge instructions.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN/ADN) from an accredited nursing program required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Licensure & Certifications

• Active New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License.
• Primary Source Verification of RN License and Registration through NYSED.
• Current AHA BLS Certification.
• ACLS Certification required.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of Medical/Surgical Nursing experience.
• Minimum 2 years of IV Insertion experience.
• Minimum 2 years of Phlebotomy experience.
• Minimum 2 years of Conscious Sedation experience.
• Acute Care experience preferred.
• PACU/Recovery Room experience preferred.

Skills

• Medical/Surgical Nursing
• IV Insertion
• Phlebotomy
• Conscious Sedation
• Patient Assessment and Monitoring
• Critical Thinking and Clinical Decision-Making
• Strong Communication and Documentation Skills

Language Requirement

• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

For more details reach at Aditi.sharma@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-587-6677.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.