Travel PACU RN: 13-Week Wichita Assignment

Fusion Medical Staffing; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) matching

Refer-a-friend bonus

Recruiter support

Licensure reimbursement

CEU reimbursement

Job summary

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU for a 13-week assignment in Wichita, Kansas. The PACU RN will assess recovery, administer post-anesthesia care, and coordinate with the surgical team to ensure safe discharge. Start ASAP, 36 hours per week on 12-hour day shifts.

This travel role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and support from a dedicated clinical team to help you succeed on assignment in the facility setting.

Qualifications

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

Skills

One year PACU RN experience

Current RN license (KS)

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU for a 13-week assignment in Wichita, Kansas. The PACU RN will assess recovery, administer post-anesthesia care, and coordinate with the surgical team to ensure safe discharge. Start ASAP, 36 hours per week on 12-hour day shifts.

This travel role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and support from a dedicated clinical team to help you succeed on assignment in the facility setting.