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GHR Healthcare

PACU | RN

GHR Healthcare, Asheville, North Carolina, us, 28814

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Overview

PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – Locum Tenens opportunity in Asheville, NC. Advance your nursing career as a PACU RN with a locum tenens assignment at a top-rated hospital in Asheville (zip 28801). Join a healthcare team dedicated to clinical excellence and patient safety in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Job Details

Location: Asheville, NC 28801 Healthcare Setting: Pre/Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Job Type: Locum Tenens / Travel Nursing Contract Start Date: September 22, 2025 End Date: December 22, 2025 Contract Duration: 13 weeks Hours per Week: 36 Shift: 12-Hour Days (5:30AM – 6:00PM) Estimated Weekly Salary: $1,640–$1,680 Unit Size: 30 Preop Bays, 16 Phase 2 Bays Patient Ratio: 3:1 Weekend Call: 1-2 times per 6-week schedule Scrub Color: Navy Blue or surgical scrubs Qualifications

Active RN license in North Carolina or a compact state Minimum 1 year of PACU nursing or critical care experience BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (current) Strong IV insertion, assessment, and critical thinking skills Experience with Cerner electronic medical records preferred Responsibilities

Deliver pre- and post-anesthesia care to surgical patients in a high-volume PACU setting Monitor patient recovery, vital signs, and manage pain Perform IV insertions, medication administration, and patient assessments Collaborate with physicians, anesthesiologists, and surgical teams Float between Preop, Phase 2, and PACU units as needed Accurately document patient care using Cerner EMR Participate in weekend call rotation as scheduled Benefits

401K with Matching Healthcare Dental and Vision About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams place thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Get to know us:

www.ghrhealthcare.com Equal Opportunity

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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