Registered Nurse - RN / Post Anesthesia Care Unit - RR

Cross Country Nurses; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Post Anesthesia Care Unit. The ideal candidate will provide immediate post-operative care, monitor patient conditions, and ensure a smooth recovery process. This role requires quick responses to changes in patient conditions and a commitment to high-quality care. Join us to make a difference in patients' recovery journeys.

Benefits

Private housing or generous housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Unlimited free CE credits

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of recent acute care experience in the specialty.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term care to patients post-surgery.
• Monitor vitals and administer medication as needed.

Skills

Patient Observation

CPR

Education

Active RN license

Job description

Registered Nurse - RN / Post Anesthesia Care Unit - RR

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Job Description

As a post-anesthesia care unit nurse (RN PACU), you will provide short-term care to patients immediately following surgery, from 30 minutes to several hours post-op. Your responsibilities include patient observation, regularly taking vitals, ensuring proper breathing, and administering oxygen or pain medication when necessary. You may also care for patients in the pre-op setting, managing their needs and preparing them for surgery. In this role, you must respond quickly to any change in a patient's condition, including beginning CPR if necessary.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent acute care experience in the specialty
• Active RN license

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel nursing job with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

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