Travel PACU RN - $2,298 per week

TotalMed RN

Minneapolis (MN)

On-site

USD 62,000 - 90,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This 13-week travel assignment requires 1-2 years of acute care experience, 40 hours per week, and rotating 8-hour shifts. The PACU RN will care for patients recovering from anesthesia, create care plans, and report changes to the physician.

Strong stress management and patient-relations skills are essential. Required ACLS, BLS, PALS certifications.

Qualifications

ACLS, BLS, PALS certifications required.
2 years of recent acute care experience preferred for PACU travel RN.

Responsibilities

Monitor post-anesthesia patients as they recover from surgery.
Develop and adjust individual care plans based on patient condition.
Observe for adverse reactions and inform the physician as needed.
Assess when patients are ready to move to an inpatient room.

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ACLS

BLS

PALS

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Job description

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Discipline: RN
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 8 hours, rotating
Employment Type: Travel

We're looking for Post Anesthesia Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in [citSt]. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.

As a PACU RN, you'll provide observation and care for post-op patients as they recover from surgical anesthesia. PACU Travel Nurses offer a crucial care step between surgery and recovery, and ensure that patients are monitored for any adverse reactions.As a PACU Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

Handle a broad range of patients from pediatrics to adults.
Develop individualized care plans based on each patient's condition.
Monitor critical patients for condition changes and report to the physician.
Be responsible for determining when patients are recovered and ready to move to a room.

PACU Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. Because of the fast-paced environment, Post Anesthesia Care Unit RNs must possess good skills for coping with stress and be able to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Requirements*: ACLS, BLS, PALS, 2 Years * Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed RN Job ID #1492135. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit - PACU RN - Travel Nurse

About TotalMed RN

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

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