Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Job DescriptionTalent4Health is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in State College, Pennsylvania.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia CareDiscipline: RNStart Date: 06/02/2026Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, daysEmployment Type: TravelShift Information: Days - 2 - hr shift and 2 - 12 hr shifts or 3 - 12s (36-40 per week) with a call componentCertifications/Requirements- ACLS, BLS, PALS Position SummaryResponsible to the Director of Perioperative Services and Unit Manager and/or designee for overall nursing practice. Provides professional nursing care based on current nursing knowledge through the use of the American Society of Post Anesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) Standards during the Post Anesthesia Phase I and Phase II and transfer to the receiving patient care unit. The nursing roles during this phase focus on providing a transition from a totally anesthetized state to one requiring less acute interventions. This includes use of the nursing process through assessment of patient's needs, development of a plan to meet those needs, implementation of nursing interventions and evaluation of the effectiveness of the nursing care and other treatment measures to achieve optimal patient outcomes on discharge from the Post Anesthesia Care Unit for the pediatric through geriatric age patient. Education- Completion of an accredited registered nurse program.Experience- Previous PACU and Critical Care experience preferred.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities-1. Effectively functions as a team member and as a liaison between patient and staff.2. Supports and encourages harmonious communication skills.3. Job requires strong verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills.4. Communicates in highly professional manner at all times.5. Demonstrates a high level of mental and emotional tolerance and even temperament when dealing with ill people; uses tact, sensitivity, sound judgment and a professional attitude when relating with patients, families, and co-workers at all times. Shift Information: Days - 2 - hr shift and 2 - 12 hr shifts or 3 - 12s (36-40 per week) with a call component\n\nCertifications/Requirements- ACLS, BLS, PALS\n\n\n\nPosition Summary\n\nResponsible to the Director of Perioperative Services and Unit Manager and/or designee for overall nursing practice. Provides professional nursing care based on current nursing knowledge through the use of the American Society of Post Anesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) Standards during the Post Anesthesia Phase I and Phase II and transfer to the receiving patient care unit. The nursing roles during this phase focus on providing a transition from a totally anesthetized state to one requiring less acute interventions. This includes use of the nursing process through assessment of patient's needs, development of a plan to meet those needs, implementation of nursing interventions and evaluation of the effectiveness of the nursing care and other treatment measures to achieve optimal patient outcomes on discharge from the Post Anesthesia Care Unit for the pediatric through geriatric age patient.\n\n\n\nEducation- Completion of an accredited registered nurse program.\n\nExperience- Previous PACU and Critical Care experience preferred.\n\nKnowledge, Skills, Abilities-\n\n1. Effectively functions as a team member and as a liaison between patient and staff.\n\n2. Supports and encourages harmonious communication skills.\n\n3. Job requires strong verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills.\n\n4. Communicates in highly professional manner at all times.\n\n5. Demonstrates a high level of mental and emotional tolerance and even temperament when dealing with ill people; uses tact, sensitivity, sound judgment and a professional attitude when relating with patients, families, and co-workers at all times.About Talent4HealthA leader and innovator, offering comprehensive talent solutions for the healthcare industry across the nation. Talent4Health, based in Wilmington, DE is a one stop solution that offers access to an inclusive network of excellent healthcare professionals through its state-of-the-art recruitment strategies and extensive career opportunities. We have successfully placed over 3000 plus clinicians with the topmost healthcare facilities across 50 states in the US. With countless prestigious clients under our umbrella, backed up by passionate and hard-working recruiters, we are a team you have been looking for! 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