Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op
Not Disclosed•ContractorOn-site
location_onEnglish Street, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, 67202, United States
About the Position
Join the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS, as a Registered Nurse. This 13-week contract role focuses on providing critical care to patients recovering from anesthesia following major procedures, including craniotomies and orthopedic surgeries.
Unit Environment
The PACU is a high-acuity recovery unit with 30 beds, operating on a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio. The team utilizes the Meditech EMR system and is supported by a mix of travel RNs, local CNAs, and sitters. The unit values a resilient personality and a patient-first approach, emphasizing the ability to remain calm under pressure in a competitive healthcare market.
Role Expectations
You will work a 12-hour day shift (07:00–19:00) covering three days per week. A key component of this role involves being on-call with a 30-minute response time requirement. Success in this position requires a minimum of one year of current acute care PACU experience, along with active BLS and ACLS certifications.
Hiring Process
Candidates must successfully complete the PACU RN Exam and the PACU RN Skills Checklist to proceed with onboarding. This role is open to both travel and local candidates, with priority consideration given to those with flexible availability and prior Meditech experience.
Work location
Work model: On-site
English Street, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, 67202, United States
Wichita, Kansas
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleProvide direct nursing care to patients in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
- check_circleMaintain a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio during shifts
- check_circleDocument patient care and progress using Meditech EMR system
- check_circleManage patient care for complex cases including craniotomies and orthopedic surgeries
- check_circleMonitor patient recovery and vital signs following surgical procedures
- check_circleRespond to on-call requests within 30 minutes when required
Requirements
- verifiedMinimum 1-year current acute care hospital PACU RN experience
- verifiedACLS certification
- verifiedPACU RN Exam
- verifiedPACU RN Skills Checklist
Nice to Have
Flexible with hours. Prior Meditech experience.
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Day-to-day, the Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op at Mindlance Health will provide direct nursing care to patients in the post-anesthesia care unit; maintain a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio during shifts; document patient care and progress using meditech emr system; and manage patient care for complex cases including craniotomies and orthopedic surgeries.
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To qualify for the Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op at Mindlance Health position, applicants should have: Minimum 1-year current acute care hospital PACU RN experience; ACLS certification; PACU RN Exam; and PACU RN Skills Checklist.
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Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op at Mindlance Health is based in English Street, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, 67202, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Key skills for Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op at Mindlance Health include BLS; Acls; Meditech; Craniotomies; and Ortho.
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About Mindlance Health
Mindlance Health, headquartered in Union, New Jersey, specializes in healthcare staffing and recruitment solutions for clinical and non-clinical roles. The company provides comprehensive workforce services across travel nursing, allied healthcare, healthcare IT, and non-clinician staffing. Additional offerings include direct sourcing, diverse managed service programs, tier-zero programs, recruitment process outsourcing, and payroll/contractor management for acute and non-acute healthcare systems nationwide. As a minority-owned business certified as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Mindlance Health has been consistently recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the largest and fastest-growing staffing firms in the U.S. since 2011. The organization maintains a deficiency-free Joint Commission Certification, demonstrating adherence to rigorous quality standards in healthcare delivery. With annual revenue exceeding $400 million, Mindlance Health emphasizes relationship-driven service models that prioritize trust, performance accountability, and balanced growth. The company’s approach integrates structured processes with a focus on human connection to deliver measurable outcomes for healthcare clients and talent alike.
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