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UNM Hospital

RN - PACU

UNM Hospital, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101

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Client Name UNM Hospital Job Type Travel Offering Nursing Profession RN Specialty PACU Job ID 34630442 Job Title RN - PACU Weekly Pay $2718.0

Shift Details

Shift 4x12 Hour Day Shift Scheduled Hours 48

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Start Date 12/01/2025 End Date 03/02/2026 Duration 13 Week(s)

Job Description PACU nursing involves the care of patients who are recovering from surgery, particularly when the application of anesthesia is involved. Once the patient sufficiently recovers from the effects of the anesthesia, he/she is typically transferred to the appropriate ward or discharged from the hospital. PACU nurses are typically responsible for providing patient care during the immediate postoperative recovery period. He/she typically have training in basic life support measures, airway management, acute surgical wound care, catheter procedures and the special requirements associated with anesthesia. PACU nurses may also be trained in the use of cardiac life support equipment.

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Address 2211 Lomas Boulevard Northeast City Albuquerque State NM Zip Code 87106