Travel PACU RN — Portland, OR (13-Week Assignment)

Jobtome; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 102,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

First day benefits

PTO after 1560 hours

401(k) matching

Recruiter support

Licensure reimbursement

CEU reimbursement

First day health insurance

Job summary

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking an experienced Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse for a 13-week Travel Nursing assignment in Portland, OR. The PACU RN will assess recovery, deliver post-operative care, administer medications, and coordinate discharge planning.

Start date ASAP with competitive weekly pay and comprehensive benefits. The ideal candidate has at least one year in PACU, active RN license, and current BLS/ACLS; PALS/ENPC preferred.

Qualifications

• One year of recent experience as a PACU RN
• Valid RN license in compliance with state regulations
• Current BLS (AHA/ARC) certification
• ACLS (AHA/ARC) certification

Responsibilities

• Receive and conduct comprehensive assessments of patients transferring from the operating room and assess their post-anesthesia condition
• Monitor and evaluate patient’s vital signs, level of consciousness, and recovery from anesthesia
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved post-anesthesia nursing techniques
• Maintain awareness of comfort and safety needs of recovering patients
• Observe and document patient conditions, treatments, and significant incidents and respond to anesthesia and treatments, notifying the care team of significant changes or adverse reactions
• Respond to emergency situations utilizing PACU nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and recovery progress in the medical records
• Develop and deliver discharge instructions and recovery guidelines for patients and families
• Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure comprehensive post-operative care
• Participate in handoffs between OR, PACU, and post-PACU units
• Operate PACU equipment such as ventilators, monitors, and infusion pumps

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal communication

English language

PC skills

Reading & following instructions

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Stamina

Tools

PACU equipment

Ventilators

Monitors

Job description

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking an experienced Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse for a 13-week Travel Nursing assignment in Portland, OR. The PACU RN will assess recovery, deliver post-operative care, administer medications, and coordinate discharge planning.

Start date ASAP with competitive weekly pay and comprehensive benefits. The ideal candidate has at least one year in PACU, active RN license, and current BLS/ACLS; PALS/ENPC preferred.