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Travel Nurse (RN) PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit) Bronx, NY
$2,150 to $2,400 weekly

Posted June 4, 2026 - ID:1092430 Verified This job was verified as an active available position.
Job Details
Start Date
7/15/2026
Shift
Nights
Duration
13 weeks
Hours
12 hours
Specialty
Nursing, PACU
City
Bronx
State
NY
Experience
1 Years
Estimated Pay
$2,150 - $2,400 weekly
Requirements
  • Required certification: PACU
  • 1+ years of experience
  • Unit Notes:FLU VACCINE REQUIRED - NO EXEMPTIONS OR EXCEPTIONS ICU higher acuity patients in PACU as boarders. Additionally patients wait for beds greater than their recovery time as boarders Peds experience required 111 East 210th Street 1. ICU Background & Acuity Strong indicators: SICU, Transplant ICU, Neuro ICU, or mixed-acuity ICU Manages vents, vasoactive drips, invasive monitoring Comfortable with rapid deterioration and escalation No Step-down or telemetry only Cannot clearly describe acuity or critical decision-making --- 2. Transitioning from ICU to PACU Strong indicators Mentions rapid assessment, anesthesia recovery, airway vigilance Understands short-term, high-risk monitoring vs long-term ICU management Prior PACU exposure is necessary No: Thinks PACU is less acute Limited understanding of anesthesia-related complications --- 3. Kidney Transplant Experience Question Describe your experience caring for kidney transplant patients post-operatively. Strong indicators Discusses strict I&O, urine output trends, labs (Cr, K+) Aware of immunosuppression risks Can identify early signs of rejection, bleeding, or delayed graft function Follow-up scenario What concerns you most in the first few hours after a kidney transplant? Best answers include Urine output Hemodynamics Electrolyte shifts Bleeding or graft perfusion --- 4. Neuro IR / Neuro Assessment Question Have you recovered patients after Neuro IR procedures such as thrombectomy or aneurysm coiling? Strong indicators Familiar with frequent neuro checks BP parameters tightly controlled Access site monitoring awareness (femoral/radial) Follow-up What would make you immediately escalate care post Neuro IR? Best answers include Acute neuro change Decreased LOC New weakness Severe headache Access site bleeding or hematoma --- 5. Bariatric & High-Risk Airway Patients Question Tell me about your experience caring for bariatric patients in the post-op setting. Strong indicators Mentions airway risk, OSA, hypoventilation Safe mobilization and equipment awareness Pain control mindful of respiratory depression Follow-up What PACU complication concerns you most in bariatric patients? Excellent answers Airway obstruction Rapid desaturation CO2 retention Aspiration risk --- 6. Airway & Sedation Management Question Describe a situation where you had to manage or escalate an airway concern. Strong indicators Calm escalation Early recognition Collaboration with anesthesia Familiarity with CPAP/BiPAP or reintubation prep Red flags Hesitation to escalate Minimizing airway issues --- 7. Prioritization & Multitasking Question In PACU you may have multiple high-acuity patients at once. How do you prioritize? Strong indicators Airway ? breathing ? circulation ? neuro Uses protocols and time-based reassessments Clear communication with anesthesia and surgeons --- 8. Comfort With High-Stress Situations Question Tell me about a time you had to act quickly under pressure. Strong indicators Clear thinking Ownership of decisions Appropriate escalation Reflective learning afterward --- 9. Team Communication Question How do you communicate concerns to anesthesia or surgery when something doesn t seem right? Cancellation Policy:No Call Off Policy / 14 Days Written Cancellation Notice Charting System:EPIC BSN Required:False License to Submit:Yes Trauma Level: Care Setting:Acute Division:Nursing Shift Notes: Required Certifications:BLS Certification, BLS (AHA)
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