Travel PACU RN — 13-Week MI Assignment & Perks

Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off after 1560 hours

401(k) matching

Refer-a-friend bonus

24/7 recruiter support

Licensure and CEU reimbursement

Job summary

Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Saginaw, Michigan. The PACU RN provides specialized care to patients recovering from anesthesia and surgery, coordinating with the surgical team and discharge planning.

The assignment is 13 weeks, 36 hours per week, with 12-hour day shifts. Requirements include 1 year PACU experience, valid RN license, BLS and ACLS; travel-friendly benefits and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• One year of recent PACU RN experience.
• Valid RN license in compliance with state regulations.
• Current BLS (AHA/ARC) certification.
• ACLS (AHA/ARC) certification.

Responsibilities

• Receive and conduct comprehensive assessments of patients transferring from the operating room and assess their post-anesthesia condition.
• Monitor and evaluate patient’s vital signs, level of consciousness, and recovery from anesthesia.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved post-anesthesia nursing techniques.
• Maintain awareness of comfort and safety needs of recovering patients.
• Observe and document patient conditions, treatments, and significant incidents and respond to anesthesia and treatments, notifying the care team of significant changes or adverse reactions.
• Respond promptly to emergency situations utilizing PACU nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and recovery progress in the medical records.
• Develop and deliver individualized patient and family education plans, including detailed discharge instructions and recovery guidelines.
• Collaborate with the surgical team and other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive post-operative care.
• Participate in patient handoff communications to ensure continuity of care between OR, PACU, and post-PACU units.
• Operate and monitor PACU-specific equipment, such as ventilators, monitors, and infusion pumps.

Skills

PACU experience

RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Saginaw, Michigan. The PACU RN provides specialized care to patients recovering from anesthesia and surgery, coordinating with the surgical team and discharge planning.

The assignment is 13 weeks, 36 hours per week, with 12-hour day shifts. Requirements include 1 year PACU experience, valid RN license, BLS and ACLS; travel-friendly benefits and competitive pay.