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[Travel] D/E RN- Critical Care- Adult PACU

Cure Staffing, Inc.

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Adult Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) team in Syracuse, NY (13215) for a 13-week contract. This role involves providing high-quality pre-operative and post-anesthesia care to adult patients in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. The RN will work 12-hour shifts (07:00–19:30 and 11:00–23:30), six shifts per two-week period, with a weekend requirement of every third weekend. No on-call duties are required. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong critical thinking, adaptability, and a commitment to patient safety throughout the perioperative process

Contract Details

  • Location: Syracuse, NY 13215
  • Contract Length: 13 weeks (Start Date: ASAP, End Date: 7/30)
  • Shift: 12-hour shifts (07:00–19:30 and 11:00–23:30), 6 shifts per two-week period
  • Weekend Requirement: Every 3rd weekend
  • On-call: Not required
  • Weekly Salary: $2720 (MI&L included)

Qualifications

  • Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license (required)
  • Current BLS certification (required; must be current or eligible for recertification)
  • Minimum two years of recent experience (within the past two years) in an acute care facility of similar size and acuity
  • Critical care experience required; PACU experience strongly preferred
  • Experience with EPIC Electronic Medical Records preferred
  • Travel RNs considered only if experienced in facilities of equal or greater size or trauma level
  • No history of professional license suspension, certification investigation, or involvement in professional liability claims
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States
  • Must successfully pass pre-employment health clearance, drug screening, and criminal background check

Skills & Requirements

  • Ability to perform essential patient care functions independently with minimal orientation
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in comprehensive patient assessment, monitoring, and documentation
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, especially in high-acuity, fast-paced settings
  • Proficiency with hospital electronic medical records systems (EPIC preferred)
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to quickly recognize and respond to complications or changes in patient condition
  • Ability to educate patients and families regarding post-operative care and discharge instructions

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Conduct thorough pre-operative assessments and prepare patients for surgical procedures
  • Monitor and care for patients recovering from anesthesia in the PACU, including vital sign monitoring and pain management
  • Identify and respond promptly to potential complications or medical emergencies post-procedure
  • Administer medications and manage post-surgical pain and symptoms
  • Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other care team members to ensure safe, effective patient care
  • Accurately document all aspects of patient care using EPIC Electronic Medical Records
  • Provide patient and family education regarding post-surgery care and discharge instructions
  • Ensure patient stability and readiness for transfer or discharge from the PACU
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and well-stocked recovery environment, checking emergency equipment and supplies as needed
  • Participate in quality improvement activities and support a positive team environment

This role is ideal for RNs who thrive in high-acuity environments and are committed to delivering exceptional perioperative care.

How to Apply:

Please reach out to us at Cure@curestaffing.com with an updated resume and two references in the below format. If you do not submit references we cannot interview you. ( Reference info should include: Full name, email, phone , title and relationship to you)

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