Location: Lakewood, WA

Start Date: 04-06-2026

End Date: 07-06-2026

Shift Type: Day shifts (4x10s), 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM; includes call responsibilities: three weeknight call shifts per month 7:30 PM - 7:00 AM (off the following day) and one 24-hour weekend per month; occasional floating as needed. Shift type: Day with night call (day_night).

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $70 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 compassionate post-anesthesia care to surgical outpatients and inpatient SADU patients following best practices
• Monitor and assess patients coming out of anesthesia, responding quickly to changes in condition
• Collaborate with surgical teams, anesthesia, and nursing colleagues to deliver smooth pre- and post-operative care
• Educate patients and families on recovery expectations and safe discharge plans
• Serve as a reliable team member on call shifts, ensuring safe coverage during weeknights and scheduled weekend coverage
• Document thoroughly in EPIC to ensure continuity of care and accurate handoffs
• Support unit operations by stepping into float assignments and assisting where patient needs are greatest

Qualifications

• Active RN license (able to submit; facility willing to wait when applicable)
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience (acute care preferred)
• Experience or comfort in PACU/Post-Anesthesia Care and same day surgery settings preferred
• Comfortable taking call shifts and periodic 24-hour weekend coverage
• Team-focused attitude, positive communication, and competent patient care skills
• Familiarity with EPIC charting system
• BSN not required

Education

• Active RN license required
• BSN not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Post-anesthesia monitoring and recovery protocols
• Management of common outpatient surgical diagnoses (orthopedics, general surgery, GYN, ENT)
• Airway, hemodynamic and pain assessment skills
• EPIC electronic medical record proficiency
• Strong teamwork, communication, and patient education skills
• Ability to work SADU and PACU ratios (2:1 and 1:1 at times)
• Capability to function with nursing assistants on unit and support charge nurse rotations

Benefits

• Supportive team that values YOU — positive culture and friendly colleagues
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options to keep you healthy
• Paid time off so you can recharge between shifts
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep credentials current
• Professional development and unit-specific orientation tailored to your needs
• Scrubs provided for your shift so you can travel light
• Flexible scheduling with guaranteed hours (36 hours/week) for predictability
• Referral program and recognition for team players

Travel Perks: Explore Lakewood, WA

Explore Fort Steilacoom Park right in Lakewood for scenic walks, trails, and outdoor time. Venture into nearby Tacoma for gems like Point Defiance Park and Zoo & Aquarium, the Museum of Glass, and LeMay - America’s Car Museum. Enjoy waterfront dining along Ruston Way, walk Chambers Bay trails and shoreline, or take a day trip toward Mount Rainier for epic views and hiking. Easy access to Seattle makes weekend city escapes and cultural outings simple.

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