RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit

SUMMARY:

* Ref #: SM-B-105819
* Specialty: RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
* Job Type: Contract (Bundled)
* Location: Puyallup, WA
* Duration: 08/18/2026 - 10/30/2026
* Number of Shifts: 44
* Shift Time: 06:00 AM - 04:30 PM
* Rate: $51.3/hr

Shift Schedule:

August 2026

* Week 3: Tue 8/18, Wed 8/19, Thu 8/20, Fri 8/21
* Week 4: Tue 8/25, Wed 8/26, Thu 8/27, Fri 8/28

September 2026

* Week 1: Tue 9/1, Wed 9/2, Thu 9/3, Fri 9/4
* Week 2: Tue 9/8, Wed 9/9, Thu 9/10, Fri 9/11
* Week 3: Tue 9/15, Wed 9/16, Thu 9/17, Fri 9/18
* Week 4: Tue 9/22, Wed 9/23, Thu 9/24, Fri 9/25
* Week 5: Tue 9/29, Wed 9/30

October 2026

* Week 1: Thu 10/1, Fri 10/2, Tue 10/6, Wed 10/7
* Week 2: Thu 10/8, Fri 10/9, Tue 10/13, Wed 10/14
* Week 3: Thu 10/15, Fri 10/16, Tue 10/20, Wed 10/21
* Week 4: Thu 10/22, Fri 10/23, Tue 10/27, Wed 10/28
* Week 5: Thu 10/29, Fri 10/30

REQUIREMENTS:

* Active RN license in practicing state required.
* PACU, post-anesthesia, or perioperative experience preferred.
* Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
* BLS required; ACLS or PALS preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Post-Anesthesia Monitoring:

* Monitor vital signs, airway, and patient status postop.
* Administer medications, pain management, and interventions.

* Critical Response:

* Identify and respond promptly to changes in patient status.
* Escalate potential complications immediately.

* Documentation & Teamwork:

* Document patient care accurately in the chart.
* Educate patients on postprocedure and discharge care.
* Collaborate with surgical and anesthesia teams.