Travel Hospital PACU Nurse | Kernersville, North Carolina

Discover the charm of Kernersville, NC—a welcoming community nestled between bustling cityscapes and scenic countryside. This vibrant region offers diverse cultural experiences, amazing dining, and easy access to outdoor adventures, making it an exceptional setting for your next travel nursing role. Kernersville’s unique blend of small-town warmth and urban amenities ensures there’s always something to explore during your time off.

Working in the pediatric PACU at a large, academic medical center with a Level 1 Trauma designation, you'll experience a dynamic, high-acuity environment while expanding your clinical expertise. Encounter a broad patient mix, glean insights into different workplace practices, and collaborate with an engaged, multidisciplinary team. Each assignment is an opportunity to broaden your skills, enhance your resume, and learn from accomplished healthcare leaders in a supportive environment.

Schedule:

• Travel assignment
• Shift and hours tailored to department needs

Qualifications & Skills:

• Active RN license with at least one year of pediatric critical care nursing experience (two years preferred)
• Minimum of one prior travel assignment completed
• BLS and PALS certifications required
• Proficiency with common ICU drips, post-op monitoring, and telemetry
• Experience with pediatric surgical patients; flexible to cross-cover adult cases if needed
• Competence with EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell, and Philips monitors
• Strong sense of teamwork, initiative, and adaptability in an open bay unit

Responsibilities:

• Provide post-anesthesia recovery care to a primarily pediatric population across a spectrum of surgical specialties
• Monitor, assess, and stabilize high-acuity patients using advanced clinical skills
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including anesthesia, dedicated charge RN, and PACU educator
• Assume occasional care responsibilities for adults as patient needs arise
• Maintain meticulous electronic records and medication management

Benefits & Perks:

• Travel nursing provides valuable tax-advantaged stipends and travel assistance
• Premium compensation, comprehensive healthcare coverage, and access to a 401(k) plan for your financial security
• Dedicated clinical support, free parking, provided scrubs, and a friendly, learning-rich hospital culture

Ready to elevate your nursing career while enjoying all that Kernersville and the surrounding areas have to offer? Apply today and embark on a rewarding travel adventure!