Local Contract Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $40 per hour at TalentBurst, Inc summary:
A Local Contract Nurse RN specializing in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) provides critical post-operative care including airway management, patient monitoring, wound care, and collaboration with surgical teams. This role requires recent acute care PACU experience, advanced cardiac and pediatric life support certifications, and involves 12-hour shifts with on-call availability. The nurse ensures patient safety and education, working closely within a multidisciplinary healthcare team in Panama City, Florida.
TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a local contract nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a local contract nursing job in Panama City, Florida.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty:PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline:RN
- Start Date:08/25/2025
- Duration:52 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift:12 hours
- Employment Type:Local Contract
Position Name: PACU
Shift differential: $2.50 after 3pm On Call Pay: $4 (Recruiter will go into details with the candidate) Sign on: $15k Relocation Assistance: Case by Case Fee
Available Shifts: *Recruiter will go into details with candidate regarding shift information and on call details
· Mixed 10-hour Shifts: Shifts can vary from: 7-5:30, 8-6:30, 9 -7:30,10-8:30
· On Call Requirement Required: Must live in a 30 min radius from the facility to fulfill the on-call requirement
Job Summary and Qualifications
As a PACU Registered Nurse, you will play a critical role in the immediate post-operative care of surgical patients. Your responsibilities will include managing airway support, closely monitoring neurological and cardiac status, and responding promptly to any complications or side effects. You will provide initial wound care to the patients' surgical site and ensure patient stability during recovery. You will collaborate with the surgical and anesthesia team. This role includes on-call availability during select non-business hours which will be discussed in the interview.
Position Details:
- · Self/Preferential Scheduling posted four weeks in advance
- · Supportive, visible leadership that promotes a collaborative, respectful team culture where nurses are empowered to ask questions, seek help, and provide valuable input
- · Staffing Support from Certified Nurse Assistance, Patient Care Techs, Charge Nurses, and an RN float pool internal to *** that is available as a staffing resource as needed
- · Rounding with unit leaders, including charge nurses, to ensure your voice is heard on suggestions for patient care
- What you will do in this role:
- · Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives
- · Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team – consisting of the provider(s), therapy, and more.
- · Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients
- · Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly
- · Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient's medical condition, treatment and follow-up measures
What qualifications you will need:
- · Must have 1 year of Recent (Within the last year) acute care PACU RN experience. Side Note* Facility strongly prefers Critical Care Experience in addition to the PACU RN experience
- · Basic Cardiac Life Support, or BCLS Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- · (APRN) Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, or (RN) Registered Nurse
- · Registered Nurse Diploma, or Associate Degree
- · Advanced Cardiac Life Spt, or ACLS Instructor must be obtained within 60 days of employment start date
- · PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt, or PALS Instructor must be obtained within 60 days of employment start date
- Additional Information:
- · Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:2
Talent Burst Job ID #25-35624. Posted job title: PACU RN
About TalentBurst, Inc
TalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made us a trusted name in the healthcare staffing landscape.
Our mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to maintain their high standards of care. We are committed to providing top-notch healthcare professionals with access to facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and thrive.
Whether you're a nurse, allied health professional, or administrative personnel, we have the expertise to match your skills and aspirations with the perfect placement.
Keywords:
Post Anesthesia Care, PACU Nurse, Registered Nurse, Acute Care Nursing, Patient Monitoring, Wound Care, Critical Care, Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Contract Nursing