LanceSoft is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Northridge, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 02/24/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) for a Day Shift (3x12 hours) position in Northridge, California. This role involves providing high-quality post-operative and post-anesthesia care in a Trauma Level 2 facility.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Provide critical post-anesthesia care to patients recovering from surgical procedures, ensuring stability and comfort.
Monitor vital signs, oxygen levels, and pain management, responding to any adverse reactions to anesthesia.
Administer medications, IV fluids, and oxygen therapy as needed.
Collaborate closely with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and the interdisciplinary team to assess patient recovery progress.
Educate patients and families on post-operative care instructions and discharge planning.
Adhere to strict infection control and patient safety protocols within the PACU.
Maintain accurate patient documentation using Cerner EMR.
Work within a 2:1 patient ratio, ensuring a focused and safe recovery environment.
Requirements:
Experience: Minimum 3+ years of PACU or ICU experience – Required.
Licensure: Active California RN License – Required.
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS – Required. CPAN or CCRN – Preferred.
Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in post-anesthesia monitoring, airway management, and emergency interventions.
New travelers accepted! First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.
If you are a skilled PACU RN looking for a rewarding opportunity in Northridge, California, apply today to join a dedicated team focused on exceptional patient care and recovery!
About LanceSoft
Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization. Lancesoft Inc. is one of the highest rated companies in the industry. We have been recognized as one of the Largest Staffing firms and ranked in the top 50 fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing firms in 2022. Lancesoft offers short- and long-term contracts, permanent placements, and travel opportunities to credentialed and experienced professionals throughout the United States. We pride ourselves on having industry leading benefits. We understand the importance of partnering with an expert who values your needs, which is why we’re 100% committed to finding you an assignment that best matches your career and lifestyle goals. Our team of experienced career specialists takes the time to understand your needs and match you with the right job Lancesoft has been chosen by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work for.LanceSoft specializes in providing Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, LPNs/LVNs, Social Workers, Medical Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care centers, Rehab Facilities, Behavioral Health Centers, Drug & Alcohol Facilities, Home Health & Community Health, Urgent Care Clinics, and many other provider-based facilities.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Medical benefits