Registered Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) - RN26-00411

Registered Nurse (RN) – Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Location: Ithaca, NY

Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks

Schedule: 3x12-hour day shifts

Shift Time: 5:00 AM to 9:30 PM

Pay Rate: $52–$60 per hour

Job Summary

"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking an experienced Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse to join a fast-paced surgical environment. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality preoperative and post-anesthesia care, ensuring safe recovery and discharge of patients in accordance with ASPAN guidelines . This role supports a wide range of surgical procedures and requires strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive preoperative nursing care and assist in preparing patients for surgery

• Perform Phase I and Phase II recovery , including discharge, within the PACU

• Recover patients from elective, urgent, and emergent procedures

• Maintain a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio during Phase I/II recovery, with the ability to manage multiple patients as needed

• Continuously monitor patients for complications and promptly report abnormal findings

• Provide care for pediatric patients (6 months and older) , particularly during high-volume ENT cases (e.g., tonsillectomies, adenoids, ear tubes)

• Administer and monitor peripheral nerve blocks

• Assist with local procedures such as thoracentesis, paracentesis, and minor orthopedic cases

• Support a variety of surgical specialties, including orthopedic, general, ENT, neuro, plastics, urology, and GYN

• Ensure strict adherence to patient safety, infection control, and regulatory standards

• Collaborate closely with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and surgical staff

• Respond effectively to emergencies and make critical clinical decisions

• Participate in flexible scheduling and on-call rotation , including weekdays and weekends

Required Skills & Experience

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license

• BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association)

• Experience or comfort working in a high-acuity, fast-paced PACU environment

• Ability to manage multiple patients simultaneously

• Experience caring for pediatric patients (6 months and older)

• Willingness to participate in on-call coverage

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Phase I and Phase II PACU recovery

• Knowledge of ASPAN recovery standards

• Experience with ICU-level patients

• Experience with endoscopy and monitored anesthesia care (MAC) cases

• Background in surgical centers or hospital-based surgical units

• PALS certification or demonstrated pediatric recovery experience

For more details contact at [email protected] or Call / Text at 516-806-4227 .

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.