Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,491 per week
Company: Wellspring Nurse Source
Location: Walnut Creek
Posted on: July 10, 2025
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Job Description:
Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post
Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Walnut Creek,
California. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PACU - Post
Anesthesia Care Discipline: RN Start Date: 07/29/2025 Duration: 13
weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type:
Travel Job Title : PACU Registered Nurse (PACU RN) Job Summary : A
PACU Registered Nurse (PACU RN) provides specialized
post-anesthesia care to patients recovering from surgical
procedures or anesthesia. The PACU RN is responsible for monitoring
and assessing patients’ vital signs, ensuring they recover safely
from anesthesia, managing pain, and monitoring for any
complications to ensure optimal recovery outcomes. Key
Responsibilities : Assess and monitor patients’ post-anesthesia
status, including vital signs, level of consciousness, pain levels,
and respiratory function. Administer medications, including pain
management, anti-nausea, and other post-operative medications as
prescribed. Monitor patients for signs of complications such as
respiratory distress, bleeding, infections, and allergic reactions.
Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other healthcare
providers to develop and implement recovery plans. Provide
education to patients and families about post-operative care, wound
care, and pain management strategies. Recognize and respond to
signs of adverse reactions or complications, escalating care as
necessary. Manage and maintain accurate documentation of patient
care, assessments, and outcomes in accordance with PACU standards.
Monitor and support the use of medical devices, such as oxygen
therapy, IV lines, and pain management equipment. Ensure infection
control measures are followed to prevent complications. Advocate
for patient safety and ensure appropriate pain control and comfort
throughout the post-anesthesia recovery process. Collaborate with
multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless transitions of care and
prepare patients for discharge. Qualifications : Education :
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate Degree in
Nursing (ADN) accepted. Licensure : Valid Registered Nurse (RN)
license in the state of practice. Certification : Basic Life
Support (BLS) certification required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support
(ACLS) certification required. Certified Post-Anesthesia Nurse
(CPAN) preferred. Experience : Minimum of 1-2 years of acute care
or perioperative nursing experience preferred, with a focus on
post-anesthesia care. Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID 32954438. Pay
package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject
to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
Posted job title: RN PACU About Wellspring Nurse Source Wellspring
is nurse owned and operated which means that we get you, we stand
behind you, and we advocate for you. We are 100% committed to
helping you find your best job at the best rate. We are unwavering
in our commitment to supporting our clinicians on every step of
their travel adventure, assisting with everything from onboarding
and payroll to on-the-job clinical support with a dedicated
Clinician Success Team. You’re not just a number at Wellspring,
you’re a valued member of our family. Join us and experience the
Wellspring difference.
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