Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op in Westminster, CO

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post OpLocation: Westminster, COAgency: Malone HealthcarePay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hoursStart Date: ASAPAbout the PositionJob ID: 904312 Job TitleRegistered Nurse - PACULocationWestminster, CO | Acute CareSchedule / Job TypeContract | Days | OnsiteKey ResponsibilitiesProvide post-anesthesia care across Preop, Phase 1, and Phase 2 recovery settings within a 13-bed Preop, 19-bed PACU, and 5-bed Phase 2 unitMaintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:1 for pediatric or unstable patients and 2:1 for stable patientsCare for a diverse surgical population including orthopedic (total joints and spine), OB/GYN, general surgery, urology, and endoscopy casesManage respiratory therapy equipment including ventilators, Optiflow, BiPAP, and CPAP; support ICU patients recovering in the PACUInterpret and document cardiac rhythm strips as part of ongoing patient monitoringFulfill on-call requirements including one weeknight per week (1930-0730), every sixth weekend, and up to two holidays per year (24-hour call); call response time is 30 minutesRequired QualificationsActive RN license valid in the state of ColoradoBLS certification requiredACLS certification requiredPALS certification requiredMinimum of one year of critical care experience in a PACU or ICU settingProficiency with Epic EMRMust reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible; valid driver's license must be submittedClinicians must be present in-state for the week of orientation, even if initial modules are conducted remotelyPreferred Experience / SkillsExperience caring for pediatric surgical patients in a PACU environmentFamiliarity with managing ventilator-dependent or ICU-level patients in a post-anesthesia settingComfort floating within a unit across Preop, Phase 1, and Phase 2 recovery areasWhy Join UsWork in a dynamic, high-acuity PACU environment with exposure to a broad range of surgical specialties and patient populationsHybrid scheduling with shift request consideration offered where operationally feasible