Registered Nurse - PACU
Location: Morristown, VT
Start Date: 01-26-2026
End Date: 04-27-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Day shift, days (exact start/end times to be confirmed)
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $67 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provide age-specific, direct patient care in the PACU using the nursing process
- Perform timely and thorough patient assessments and communicate findings clearly
- Deliver safe post-anesthesia recovery care and monitor for complications
- Lead and delegate tasks to other team members while maintaining accountability
- Implement and document individualized nursing plans within department standards
- Ensure compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations and facility policies
- Participate in clinical orientation and support unit quality improvement initiatives
Qualifications
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license or eligible for licensure in Vermont
- Previous PACU or post-anesthesia care experience preferred
- Active ACLS and BLS required prior to contract start date
- PALS or ENPC required (PALS or ENPC may be required depending on patient population) and must be active prior to start or with a booked course at orientation
- Demonstrated leadership and delegation skills in a clinical setting
- Strong patient assessment and age-specific care skills
Education
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN)
Knowledge & Skills
- Direct patient care and patient assessment expertise
- Solid understanding of the nursing process and clinical documentation
- Ability to provide age-specific care from pediatrics through adults
- Leadership, delegation, and team collaboration skills
- Familiarity with regulatory compliance and standards of patient care
- PACU-specific skills including post-anesthesia monitoring and recovery
Benefits
- Supportive team that values you and your clinical judgment
- Generous housing assistance and travel logistics support for contract staff
- Comprehensive onboarding and clinical orientation so you hit the floor confident
- Licensure assistance and certification reimbursement to keep your credentials current
- Paid time off options so you can recharge between assignments
- Professional development and access to specialty training
- Referral program to reward you for bringing great teammates
- Work-life support from a dedicated recruiter and local clinical leadership
Travel Perks: Explore Morristown, VT
This is a travel assignment in the heart of Vermont country. Enjoy nearby Stowe and its famous ski slopes and scenic gondola ride in winter, abundant hiking and mountain-biking trails in warmer months, and beautiful fall foliage drives. Explore Smugglers' Notch for outdoor adventures, browse local farms and farmers markets, and sample craft breweries and cozy cafes in nearby villages. Burlington and Lake Champlain are a drive away for waterfront dining and urban amenities when you want a city day trip.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - PACU? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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