Travel PACU Registered Nurse (RN) job in Austin, TX

Gifted Healthcare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed Pay

Premium Overtime

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Gifted Healthcare is seeking a PACU RN to support post-anesthesia care in modern facilities across the United States. The role involves assessing patients in the pre- and post-operative state, overseeing vital signs, adjusting care plans, and coordinating with the healthcare team for optimal patient outcomes.

Ideal candidates are experienced in PACU responsibilities, with the ability to educate families and manage emergent situations.

Responsibilities

• Educate families and patients about homecare instructions
• Manage respiratory instability and cardiac monitoring activities
• Assess patient’s condition after surgery, ensuring vitals are within range
• Monitor patient’s condition changes and report changes to healthcare team
• Perform intervention duties in case of post-operative emergencies

Job description

The Gifted Healthcare Experience

Gifted Healthcare is an award-winning travel nursing agency that offers nursing contracts at premier healthcare facilities across the United States. Gifted Healthcare believes in the power one person has to make a difference in a patient’s care, inspiring Gifted’s mission to help nurses thrive and advance their careers by providingexceptional job opportunities,day one benefits, and24/7 support.

Gifted Healthcare Top Perks

• Guaranteed Pay - With Guaranteed Pay, you’ll never have to worry about not getting paid if your shift gets canceled for low census. Contact your recruiter for complete details.
• Premium Overtime – You will receive 2x your hourly rate ontravel assignmentsfor all overtime hours worked (excluding local, PRN, CA, Govt assignments).
• Weekly Pay - We pay you weekly so you can focus on your career and your life.

Responsibilities

Post-Anesthesia Care Unit RN’s (PACU RNs) assess patients’ health in the pre-op state. PACU RNs are responsible for overseeing vital signs, changing bandages, and administering necessary medications. PACU RN job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Educate families and patients about homecare instructions
• Manage respiratory instability and cardiac monitoring activities
• Assess patient’s condition after surgery is performed, ensuring that all vital signs are within range
• Monitor patient’s condition changes and report changes to the healthcare team
• Perform intervention duties in the case of post-operative emergencies