Travel PACU RN – Birmingham: Competitive Pay & Benefits

Fusion Medical Staffing; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay for travel pros

Insurance: medical, dental, vision (da

PTO after 1560 hours

Life and disability insurance

401(k) matching

Refer-a-friend bonus

24/7 recruiter support

Licensure and CEUs reimbursement

Job summary

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a PACU RN for a 13-week travel assignment in Birmingham, AL. The role focuses on post-anesthesia recovery, including assessments, care plans, and collaboration with the surgical team to ensure safe discharge and patient comfort.

The ideal candidate will have one year of PACU experience, an active RN license, and BLS/ACLS certifications. Travel perks include competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and 24/7 recruiter support.

Qualifications

• One year of recent experience as a PACU RN.
• Current RN license in compliance with state regulations.
• 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

PACU experience

RN license

BLS

ACLS

English proficiency

Job description

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a PACU RN for a 13-week travel assignment in Birmingham, AL. The role focuses on post-anesthesia recovery, including assessments, care plans, and collaboration with the surgical team to ensure safe discharge and patient comfort.

The ideal candidate will have one year of PACU experience, an active RN license, and BLS/ACLS certifications. Travel perks include competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and 24/7 recruiter support.