PACU Registered Nurse (RN)
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Job overview
Amergis is hiring a PACU Registered Nurse (RN). The PACU Registered Nurse (RN) provides post‑anesthesia care by observing and treating patients after surgery, ensuring they awaken safely from anesthesia. The nurse monitors vital signs and consciousness levels, watches for adverse reactions, and confirms that sedation wears off appropriately while patients regain consciousness.
Key focus areas include Observe and treat patients post‑operation to ensure safe awakening from anesthesia, Monitor vital signs and levels of consciousness to confirm proper sedation wear‑off, and Detect and respond to any adverse reactions during patient recovery.
Preferred (not required): Patient Monitoring, Vital Signs Assessment, Consciousness Evaluation, and Post‑Anesthesia Care.
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Full job description
The post-anesthesia care Unit (PACU) nurse cares for patients who have under gone anesthesia. The post-anesthesia care Unit (PACU) nurse is responsible for observing and treating a patient postoperation and making sure that they safely awake from anesthesia. The PACU nurse must monitor vital signs and levels of consciousness to make sure that the sedation is wearing off properly, there are no adverse reactions occurring and patients are regaining consciousness.
Minimum Requirements:
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Current RN licensure in the state in which RN is working.
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ACLS and PALS certification per contract requirements.
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Current CPR if applicable
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TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
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Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
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Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
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Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
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Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
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Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
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401(k) savings plan
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Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Category: Nursing
Job Function: Nursing | RN | RN - PACU
Job Type: Travel
Setting: Healthcare Facilities
Position Type: Healthcare
Office Number: 0675
Contract Duration: 13
Pay Rate: $2361 / Week
Date Posted: 2026-08-10T13:20:53
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