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Registered Nurse (RN) – PACU | Day Shift Facility: McLaren Bay Region Location: Bay City, MI Contract Length: 13 weeks Start Date: November 9, 2026
9:00 AM–9:30 PM (variable start and shift times) Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week Weekend Requirement: Yes On-Call: Required Candidate Type: Local & Traveler
We are seeking an experienced PACU Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week contract assignment. The RN will monitor and care for patients recovering from anesthesia, manage post-operative symptoms, and identify complications to support safe recovery. Responsibilities Monitor vital signs, consciousness, and respiratory status during post-anesthesia recovery.
Maintain airway patency and respond promptly to respiratory complications. Administer medications and fluids to manage pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms. Assess surgical sites, dressings, and patients for bleeding or other complications.
Recognize adverse reactions and initiate appropriate interventions. Document patient assessments and care accurately. Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the healthcare team.
Requirements Minimum 2 years of PACU experience. Active Michigan RN license at submission. Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification.
Availability for required weekends and on-call responsibilities. Flexibility to accommodate variable shift start times.
About the role
The RN will monitor and care for patients recovering from anesthesia, manage post-operative symptoms, and identify complications to support safe recovery.