Travel Nurse - PACU

The VIOS Clinic; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The VIOS Clinic is seeking a Registered Nurse specialized in the Post Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU) to provide quality patient care and ensure safety during recovery from anesthesia. This role focuses on immediate post-operative care and education to patients and families.

You will work 12-hour shifts, totaling 36 hours per week, in a fast-paced clinical setting. The ideal candidate has RN experience in PACU, strong knowledge of recovery protocols, and excellent communication to educate patients

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of RN experience.
• Strong knowledge of post-anesthetic care protocols.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Excellent communication for patient education and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality post-operative care to support recovery and safety.
• Ensure proper documentation and specimen handling.
• Assist in patient preparation and education related to procedures.
• Maintain compliance with healthcare standards and protocols.

Skills

RN experience

Post-anesthetic care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Role: Registered Nurse specializing in Post Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU) with a focus on providing quality patient care and ensuring safety during recovery from anesthesia.

Responsibilities

• Support accurate specimen handling and labeling for procedural care.
• Provide post-procedure education and reinforce care instructions as directed by the care team.
• Prepare patients for procedures, verifying documentation and consents.
• Work 36 hours weekly with 12-hour shifts, ensuring optimal patient recovery support.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of 2+ years of relevant RN experience.
• Strong knowledge of post-anesthetic care protocols.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Excellent communication skills for patient education and team collaboration.

Key Duties

• Deliver high-quality post-operative care to promote recovery and safety.
• Ensure proper documentation and specimen handling procedures.
• Assist in patient preparation and education related to procedures.
• Maintain compliance with healthcare standards and protocols.