Travel PACU RN in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Gifted Healthcare; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gifted Healthcare is seeking a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit RN (PACU RN) to assess patients in the pre-op state and oversee vital signs, bandages, and medications. The role includes educating families about homecare, managing respiratory and cardiac monitoring, and responding to post-operative emergencies. Shift: 3x12 Days.

The PACU RN will monitor patient recovery, report changes to the healthcare team, and ensure overall patient safety in the post-anesthesia setting.

Responsibilities

• Educate families and patients about homecare instructions
• Manage respiratory instability and cardiac monitoring activities
• Assess patient’s condition after surgery, ensuring vital signs are within range
• Monitor patient’s condition changes and report changes to the healthcare team
• Perform intervention duties in 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