Travel PACU RN in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Gifted Healthcare; El Reno (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Gifted Healthcare is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse (RN) to evaluate patients in the post-anesthesia care unit and ensure stable vital signs after surgery. You will coordinate care with the surgical team and educate families on homecare instructions.

The role involves monitoring respiratory status, cardiac activity, and responding to post-operative emergencies during 3x12 day shifts, ensuring timely interventions and clear communication with the care team.

Responsibilities

• Educate families and patients about homecare instructions
• Manage respiratory instability and cardiac monitoring activities
• Assess patient’s condition after surgery is performed, ensuring that all vital signs are within range
• Monitor patient’s condition changes and report changes to the healthcare team
• Perform intervention duties in the case of post-operative emergencies

Job description

Responsibilities

Post-Anesthesia Care Unit RN’s (PACU RNs) assess patients’ health in the pre-op state. PACU RNs are responsible for overseeing vital signs, changing bandages, and administering necessary medications. PACU RN job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Educate families and patients about homecare instructions
• Manage respiratory instability and cardiac monitoring activities
• Assess patient’s condition after surgery is performed, ensuring that all vital signs are within range
• Monitor patient’s condition changes and report changes to the healthcare team
• Perform intervention duties in the case of post-operative emergencies

Shift: 3x12 Days