Travel PACU RN in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Gifted Healthcare; Harrah (OK); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Gifted Healthcare in Harrah, Oklahoma is seeking a dedicated Post-Anesthesia Care Unit RN (PACU RN) to monitor patients recovering from anesthesia and support immediate post-operative care within the surgical suite. The role requires vigilance in vital signs, wound care, and timely communication with the surgical and nursing teams.

As a PACU RN you will educate families about homecare instructions, manage respiratory instability and cardiac monitoring, assess patient status after surgery,

Responsibilities

• Educate families and patients about homecare instructions.
• Manage respiratory instability and cardiac monitoring activities.
• Assess patient’s condition after surgery, 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