Travel Nursing-RN, PACU

staffdna®; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an RN for the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) in Oklahoma City. You will monitor and care for patients recovering from anesthesia, ensuring their smooth transition to recovery while managing any complications. The role demands critical thinking, effective communication, and a commitment to patient safety.

Benefits

Competitive pay and comprehensive health benefits

Opportunities for continuing education

Team-oriented work environment

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid RN license to practice.
• Experience in PACU or post-anesthesia care preferred.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor patient status post-anesthesia.
• Administer medications for pain and manage nausea if required.
• Maintain documentation of patient recovery progress.

Skills

Patient monitoring

Pain management

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU

Job Summary: The RN in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) monitors and cares for patients who are recovering from anesthesia after surgery. This role involves close observation, managing pain and potential complications, and ensuring a safe transition to the next phase of care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess patient status post-anesthesia, monitoring vital signs and level of consciousness.
• Administer medications for pain management or nausea as needed.
• Maintain detailed documentation of patient recovery progress.
• Identify and respond to complications or emergencies in a timely manner.
• Communicate with surgical teams and families regarding patient status and care plans.

Work Environment:

• Hospital PACU or ambulatory surgery centers.
• Requires vigilance and quick decision-making to manage post-anesthetic risks.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health benefits.
• Opportunities to advance skills in perioperative nursing.
• Team-oriented environment focused on patient safety.
• Continuing education for anesthesia and post-operative care updates.

Why Choose Us:

We emphasize swift and safe patient recovery. As an RN in our PACU, you will be a key contributor in ensuring patients smoothly transition from surgery to stable condition.

Information based on the BLS and actual job responsibilities may vary by location.

Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU

Job Summary: The RN in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) monitors and cares for patients who are recovering from anesthesia after surgery. This role involves close observation, managing pain and potential complications, and ensuring a safe transition to the next phase of care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess patient status post-anesthesia, monitoring vital signs and level of consciousness.
• Administer medications for pain management or nausea as needed.
• Maintain detailed documentation of patient recovery progress.
• Identify and respond to complications or emergencies in a timely manner.
• Communicate with surgical teams and families regarding patient status and care plans.

Work Environment:

• Hospital PACU or ambulatory surgery centers.
• Requires vigilance and quick decision-making to manage post-anesthetic risks.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health benefits.
• Opportunities to advance skills in perioperative nursing.
• Team-oriented environment focused on patient safety.
• Continuing education for anesthesia and post-operative care updates.

Why Choose Us:

We emphasize swift and safe patient recovery. As an RN in our PACU, you will be a key contributor in ensuring patients smoothly transition from surgery to stable condition.

Information based on the BLS and actual job responsibilities may vary by location.