PACU RN: Travel & PRN Post-Op Care

Community Health Systems; Auburn (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Health Systems in Auburn is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered care across perioperative and PACU settings at Auburn Hospital Surgery Center, with opportunities to assist at Fort Wayne Southwest Surgery Center as needed. This PRN role requires a minimum of 36 hours over a 6-week period.

The RN will assess patients, administer medications, support anesthesia recovery, and collaborate with surgeons and staff to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of clinical nursing experience or student rotations in an acute care setting required.
• RN - State licensure (or compact licensure) required.
• Basic Life Support (BCLS) required; ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with organizational policies, protocols, and the nursing process.
• Conducts thorough patient assessments and documents findings accurately, reporting changes in condition to the appropriate care team members.
• Utilizes knowledge of human growth and development to provide age-appropriate care and education.
• Administers prescribed medications, monitors for side effects, and documents administration in accordance with standards of practice.
• Assists physicians during procedures within the scope of documented competency and skill level.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
• Responds to medical emergencies and participates in life-saving interventions, such as CPR and code team activities, as appropriate.
• Advocates for the rights and needs of patients, ensuring their voices are heard and respected in care planning and delivery.
• Provides patient and family education on medical conditions, treatment plans, and post-discharge care, ensuring understanding and adherence to instructions.
• Implements and adheres to infection control protocols to prevent the spread of healthcare-associated infections.
• Monitors and operates medical equipment (e.g., IV pumps, monitors, ventilators) as needed for patient care and safety.
• Promotes patient safety by adhering to National Patient Safety Goals and maintaining a clean, safe environment for patients and staff.
• Participates in audits, chart reviews, and compliance checks to ensure adherence to standards of practice and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates responsible decision-making in planning, delegating, and providing care based on patient needs and organizational policies.
• Documents patient care and education thoroughly and promptly in the medical record.
• Engages in professional development to maintain clinical competency and understanding of current nursing standards and regulations.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives, including data collection and process development, to enhance patient outcomes and care delivery.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Infection control

Documentation

Safety standards

Job description

Community Health Systems in Auburn is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered care across perioperative and PACU settings at Auburn Hospital Surgery Center, with opportunities to assist at Fort Wayne Southwest Surgery Center as needed. This PRN role requires a minimum of 36 hours over a 6-week period.

The RN will assess patients, administer medications, support anesthesia recovery, and collaborate with surgeons and staff to ensure safe, high-quality care.