Registered Nurse - RN / Post Anesthesia Care Unit - RR

Cross Country Nurses; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in travel nursing is seeking a dedicated post-anesthesia care unit nurse (RN PACU) to join their team. In this vital role, you will provide essential care to patients in the immediate post-operative period, ensuring their safety and comfort. Your responsibilities will include monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and responding swiftly to any changes in patient conditions. The position offers competitive salaries and a range of benefits, including comprehensive health insurance and generous housing options. If you are passionate about patient care and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Private housing or generous housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Unlimited free CE credits

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of recent acute care experience in specialty.
• Active RN license required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term care to patients immediately following surgery.
• Monitor patients' vitals and administer necessary medications.

Skills

Patient Observation

CPR

Vital Signs Monitoring

Pain Management

Education

Active RN License

Job description

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. Patient observation is essential to your job, including 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 quickly respond to any change in a patient's condition, beginning CPR if necessary.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent acute care experience in 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