RN: PACU

Job Description:

This 13-week travel assignment is for an experienced Registered Nurse supporting preoperative services and PACU recovery for both pediatric and adult patients. The role rotates through PreOp, Phase 1 recovery, and Phase 2 recovery, with cases spanning general surgery, robotics, orthopedics, urology, vascular, ENT, ophthalmology, gynecology, and endoscopy. You will manage preoperative preparation, post-anesthesia recovery, discharge, IVs, blood product initiation, ventilated patients, hemodynamic drips, epidural and PCA setups, and patients who may remain boarded when inpatient beds are unavailable. The assignment includes 12-hour night shifts, rotating call coverage, and the opportunity to work with Epic, Alaris pumps, and Pyxis.

Weather:

Expect generally mild days, cooler evenings, crisp air, and a mix of sunshine and occasional rain. The comfortable conditions make it easy to enjoy outdoor activities between shifts.

Fun Things To Do:

• Explore Lumberton’s parks, walking paths, and outdoor spaces.

• Enjoy local Southern dining and browse shops in the Lumberton area.

• Visit nearby cultural, historical, and arts attractions.

• Day Trip: Spend a day exploring Fayetteville’s restaurants, museums, and entertainment.

• Day Trip: Head toward Wilmington for coastal scenery, waterfront activities, and local dining.

Job Specifics:

Location: Lumberton, North Carolina

Shift: 12-hour nights

Duration: 36 hours per week for 13 weeks