Travel PACU RN – Post-Anesthesia Care Expert

Fusion Medical Staffing, LLC; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 82,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO after 1560 hours

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Referral bonus

Weekly pay

Licensure reimbursement

CEU reimbursement

Job summary

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a PACU RN for a 13-week travel assignment in Lewisville, TX. You will assess recovering patients, administer post-anesthesia care, and collaborate with the surgical team to ensure safe discharges.

Requirements include 1 year PACU RN experience, valid RN license, and BLS/ACLS certifications. Preferred: PALS/ENPC. Benefits and support available for travelers.

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 promptly to emergency situations utilizing PACU nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and recovery progress in the medical records.
• Develop and deliver individualized patient and family education plans, including detailed discharge instructions and recovery guidelines.
• Collaborate with the surgical team and other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive post-operative care.
• Participate in patient handoff communications to ensure continuity of care between OR, PACU, and post-PACU units.
• Operate and monitor PACU-specific equipment, such as ventilators, monitors, and infusion pumps.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

English proficiency

Reading/writing

PC skills

Teamwork

Job description

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a PACU RN for a 13-week travel assignment in Lewisville, TX. You will assess recovering patients, administer post-anesthesia care, and collaborate with the surgical team to ensure safe discharges.

Requirements include 1 year PACU RN experience, valid RN license, and BLS/ACLS certifications. Preferred: PALS/ENPC. Benefits and support available for travelers.