Local Contract Nurse RN - Acute Care

WCS Healthcare Partners is seeking a local contract nurse RN Acute Care for a local contract nursing job in Hartford, Connecticut.

• Specialty: Acute Care
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours per week: 40
• Shift: 8 hours (days)
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Position:
Post‑Anesthesia Nurse (PACU RN) – contract assignment at a prestigious hospital in Hartford, CT.

Job Function:
Day Shift. 5x8: 7:30 am‑4 pm.

• Provide individualized, emotionally supportive post‑operative nursing care in accordance with anesthesiologist and attending physician instructions.
• Monitor and document patient vital signs, airway status, pain level, and level of consciousness per PACU protocols.
• Assist anesthesiologists and attending physicians during post‑operative recovery as needed.
• Document all nursing activities thoroughly, including writing a discharge note once the anesthesiologist clears the patient for transfer.
• Ensure all PACU equipment and supplies are stocked, functional, and readily available.
• Maintain a safe environment and respond promptly to changes in patient condition.

• Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in acute care.
• EPIC experience required.
• Level I trauma experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• PALS certification required.

Disclosure:
The hourly rates and/or salaries listed may or may not reflect total compensation packages including bonus and fringe benefits, etc., nor are the advertisement(s) posted a guarantee of a certain compensation package for a position or bona fide offer of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Benefits include 401(k) retirement plan and weekly pay.