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Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse in New Jersey. This role involves evaluating patients and assisting physicians with patient care in a perioperative setting. The position requires developing and coordinating individualized plans of care for patients recovering from anesthesia, performing therapeutic interventions, and documenting care accurately to support clinical priorities.
Job Details Position requires at least 2 years of nursing experience in critical care environments with expertise in the care of ventilated patients. Certifications needed include BLS (American Heart Association), ACLS (American Heart Association), and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support). Valid New Jersey State Professional Registered Nurse license or multi-state compact license required.
Education required is ASN; BSN preferred.
Days shift, 10 hours per shift, 40 hours per week. Experience in telemetry and recent PACU, preoperative, and recovery experience are highly preferred. Must be tele certified.
Additional responsibilities include working in other preoperative and PACU positions within the perioperative service when needed. Candidates must be able to work in a hybrid preoperative/postoperative environment and adapt to the facility's operational needs. Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include: Private housing or generous housing allowance Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage Competitive salaries Referral bonuses Travel reimbursement 401(k) retirement plan Direct deposit/free checking Unlimited free CE credits
About the role
This role involves evaluating patients and assisting physicians with patient care in a perioperative setting. The position requires developing and coordinating individualized plans of care for patients recovering from anesthesia, performing therapeutic interventions, and documenting care accurately to support clinical priorities.