Travel PACU RN in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Gifted Healthcare; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Gifted Healthcare is seeking a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) RN to assess patients in the pre-op state and oversee vital signs, bandage changes, and medications. The role includes educating families on homecare, monitoring respiratory and cardiac status, and reporting changes to the healthcare team. Shift: 3x12 Days.

Responsibilities emphasize post-operative assessment, timely interventions, and collaboration with the medical team to ensure patient safety and comfort in the PACU setting.

Responsibilities

• Educate families and patients about homecare instructions
• Manage respiratory instability and cardiac monitoring activities
• Assess patient's condition after surgery, ensuring vitals within range
• Monitor patient condition changes and report 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