Travel PACU RN in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Gifted Healthcare; Guthrie (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Gifted Healthcare is seeking a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) RN to support Guthrie, OK patients in the perioperative phase. The role focuses on assessing health in the pre-operative state, overseeing vital signs, changing bandages, and administering medications to aid recovery.

Responsibilities include educating families about homecare, monitoring respiratory stability and cardiac status, and assessing/postoperative condition while reporting changes to the healthcare team. Shift: 3x12 Days.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient health in the pre-op state and monitor vital signs.
• Oversee vital signs, change bandages, and administer medications as needed.
• Educate families and patients about homecare instructions.
• Monitor respiratory stability and cardiac status postoperatively.
• Report changes to the healthcare team and respond to emergencies as required.

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