Travel Nurse RN - PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Job Description
HonorVet Technologies is seeking a travel nurse RN PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Albany, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 07/21/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
RN - PreOp/Ambulatory Surgery
Position: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - PreOp/Ambulatory Surgery
Facility: Albany Medical Center (AMC)
Specialty: RN - PAT/POCU/ASU
Position Type: Travel Contract (13 Weeks)
Projected Start Date: 07/21/2025
Projected End Date: 09/10/2025
Shift: Days (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
Job Summary
The Travel RN - PreOp/Ambulatory Surgery provides specialized nursing care for pre-operative and ambulatory surgery patients, ensuring safe preparation for procedures and smooth post-anesthesia recovery. This role requires Epic EMR proficiency, strong patient assessment skills, and experience in fast-paced surgical settings.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Duties
- Conduct pre-operative assessments (vitals, medical history, lab reviews).
- Administer IV medications, antibiotics, and pre-op sedatives.
- Educate patients and families on surgical procedures and post-op care.
- Assist with post-anesthesia care (PACU) as needed.
- Monitor patients for adverse reactions and complications.
- Ensure proper NPO compliance and surgical site verification.
Documentation & Compliance
- Epic EMR documentation (required).
- Adhere to surgical safety protocols (time-outs, infection control).
- Maintain accurate patient records and consents.
Team Collaboration
- Work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and OR staff.
- Coordinate with PACU and discharge planners for smooth transitions.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Education & Licensure
- Active RN license (NY or compact state).
- BLS, ACLS (required).
- PALS (preferred but not mandatory).
Experience
- Minimum 2 years of recent PreOp, Ambulatory Surgery, or PACU experience.
- Epic EMR proficiency (non-negotiable).
- Experience with IV insertion, patient education, and surgical prep.
Other Requirements
- Scrub Color: Navy blue (strict dress code).
- No local candidates (check AMC’s ineligible counties list).
- Occasional weekends/holidays required.
Schedule & Contract Details
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks (07/21/2025 – 09/10/2025).
- Shift: Days (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM).
- Weekends/Holidays: Occasional (as needed).
- Floating: Possible (confirm during interview).
Work Environment
- Hospital: Albany Medical Center (academic medical center).
- Unit: PreOp/Ambulatory Surgery Unit (fast-paced, high-volume).
- EMR: Epic (required experience).
Trauma Level I experience (required).\n\nAlbany Medical Center is no longer accepting applicants who reside in the following counties:\n\n1. Albany\n2. Columbia\n3. Dutchess\n4. Fulton\n5. Greene\n6. Montgomery\n7. Rensselaer\n8. Saratoga\n9. Schenectady\n10. Ulster\n11. Warren\n12. Washington\n\nWe kindly ask that applicants review this list before applying. Thank you for your understanding.
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