HonorVet Technologies is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Watertown, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 01/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Title: Registered Nurse – Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU RN)
Location: Watertown NY
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift:
12-hour Day Shifts
Weekend, holiday, and on-call coverage required
On-call response time: 60 minutes
Key ResponsibilitiesProvide comprehensive post-anesthesia nursing care to patients recovering from surgical and procedural anesthesia
Monitor patient airways, vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and pain levels during recovery
Assess and respond to post-operative complications, including dysrhythmias and airway concerns
Safely manage patient mobility and transfers, utilizing proper lifting techniques and equipment
Maintain a safe, aseptic clinical environment in PACU/OR/ASU settings
Prioritize, delegate, and coordinate patient care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
May assume charge nurse responsibilities as needed
Communicate effectively with physicians, anesthesia providers, patients, and families
Accurately document patient care and assessments
Required QualificationsGraduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Current New York State RN license
Previous PACU experience required
Strong knowledge of nursing principles and post-anesthesia care
Ability to function effectively in high-stress situations with strong problem-solving skills
Demonstrated leadership, delegation, and prioritization abilities
Current CertificationsBLS (required)
ACLS (required)
PALS (required)
Preferred QualificationsMinimum one year of Medical-Surgical nursing experience
Charge nurse, preceptorship, or leadership experience
Advanced dysrhythmia interpretation skills
Experience with OR/ASU clinical equipment and instrumentation
Distance RequirementHonorVet Technologies Job ID #31614821. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
About HonorVet Technologies
HonorVet Technologies: Pioneering Purpose, Empowering Heroes
Founded in 2015, HonorVet Technologies stands as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), proudly certified by NaVOBA and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Our mission goes beyond staffing—we are committed to transforming lives by addressing the critical unemployment challenges faced by veterans.
As a Joint Commission-certified clinical staffing agency, we deliver unmatched expertise in placing top-tier healthcare professionals—RNs, LPNs/LVNs, CNAs/CMAs, and NPs—across diverse facilities, including hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, old-age homes, schools, correctional facilities, and more.
At HonorVet, we don't just fill roles; we bridge gaps, uplift communities, and honor the ones who served.
Benefits
- Vision benefits
- License and certification reimbursement
- Continuing Education
- Medical benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Dental benefits
- Guaranteed Hours
- Mileage reimbursement
- Referral bonus
- Bereavement
- Holiday Pay
- Sick pay
- Retention bonus
