Location: State College, PA
Duration: 13 Weeks (High possibility of extension or permanent placement)
Shift: Days | Flexible Schedule
"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) contract opportunity. The RN will provide specialized care to patients recovering from anesthesia, ensuring safe recovery, pain management, and discharge readiness. This role serves patients across all age groups, from pediatric to geriatric populations.
Perform comprehensive post-anesthesia patient assessments
Evaluate patient conditions based on physical assessment, medical history, and anesthesia reports
Develop and implement individualized patient care plans
Maintain airway patency and monitor oxygen saturation levels
Manage pain control and patient comfort using established protocols
Monitor patient recovery and evaluate discharge readiness
Provide detailed patient handoff reports to receiving care teams
Ensure emergency equipment and supplies are functional and readily available
Coordinate safe patient transport to appropriate care units
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, patients, and families to support quality patient outcomes
Maintain accurate documentation within the EMR system
Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse (RN) program
Active Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) License
BLS (Basic Life Support)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
PACU experience preferred
Critical Care / ICU experience strongly preferred
Experience with Meditech EMR required
Must be willing to participate in on-call rotation
Post-Anesthesia Recovery Care
Critical Care Nursing
Airway Management
Pain Management
Patient Assessment
Discharge Planning
Emergency Response
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Clinical Documentation
Meditech EMR
For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.