PACU RN


Camden, NJ
Employment Type: Contract (Shift: Days)

Nucleus Healthcare is seeking a PACU RN (multiple day shifts available) for a 13-week contract assignment at a leading academic health system in Camden, New Jersey.



This health system provides access to primary, specialty, tertiary, and urgent care, all within one complete health system. Our client is a Level I trauma center, and is consistently recognized for its quality, safety, and exceptional patient care.



Job Title: PACU Registered Nurse
Shift Schedule: 12 Hour Shifts; multiple day shifts available
Pay: $52 - $58 /hour
Location: Camden, New Jersey


Job Description:

The PACU RN is a professional caregiver who, as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team, assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame and who supervises and provides care to these patients utilizing the nursing process including the therapeutic use of self.
  • Follows established policies and procedures
  • Communicates openly with internal customers and supervisors
  • Provides excellent customer service interfacing well with all levels of staff, management and physicians
  • Other duties as required
The Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is where patients come to recovery from a surgical procedure. Patients here can often be sent home following the procedure or are admitted to the hospital. This is based upon the procedure performed and the necessary recovery needed. If admitted the patient is transferred to the appropriate floor for continued recovery and discharge. The PACU sees infants to geriatrics. Here the patients are closely monitor while they are waking up from the anesthesia they received during the procedure. Depending on the procedure and the orders received from the physicians the patient will be discharged home or admitted to the hospital.

Benefits & Perks Include:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance 
  • Life & Disability Insurance 
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Programs 
  • Fitness Reimbursement 
  • Referral Bonus Program
  • Resume Support
  • A dedicated recruiter is available to support you with your contract need
  • Exclusive contract opportunities
  • and more!

Nucleus Healthcare is a staffing and recruitment agency partnering with top-tier facilities and organizations to deliver quality candidates looking for meaningful employment. We have permanent placement and long-contract jobs nationwide in nursing, allied health, healthcare operations, and hospitality. Our vision of redefining the way healthcare does business is what fuels our mission to empower the people who power healthcare.
 
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.








Additional Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of recent PACU experience.
  • Experience in Level 1 trauma PACU
  • At least 1 year of critical care prior to PACU experience
  • Self-sufficient, but also knows their resources and when to ask questions.
  • ACLS/BLS/PALS certifications
  • COVID Vaccination-Fully vaccinated with 1 boosters