Travel PACU RN: 13-Week San Leandro Assignment

Fusion Medical Staffing; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO after 1560 hours

401(k) matching

Refer-a-friend Bonus Program

24/7 recruiter support

Licensure and CEUs reimbursement

Job summary

Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU for a 13-week assignment in San Leandro, CA. The PACU RN will assess and monitor patients recovering from anesthesia, administer medications, and coordinate post-operative care with the surgical team.

Requirements include one year PACU RN experience, CA RN license, BLS and ACLS certifications; preferred PALS or ENPC. Offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, travel support, and 40-hour weeks on day shifts.

Qualifications

• One year of recent experience as a PACU RN.
• Current RN license in California.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of practice

Skills

RN

PACU

English

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Education

RN license

BLS

ACLS

Job description

Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU for a 13-week assignment in San Leandro, CA. The PACU RN will assess and monitor patients recovering from anesthesia, administer medications, and coordinate post-operative care with the surgical team.

Requirements include one year PACU RN experience, CA RN license, BLS and ACLS certifications; preferred PALS or ENPC. Offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, travel support, and 40-hour weeks on day shifts.