Travel PACU RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Specialist

Jobtome; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 82,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Medical, dental, vision insurance

PTO after 1560 hours

Life and short-term disability

401(k) matching

Refer-a-friend bonus

24/7 recruiter support

Licensure and CEU reimbursement

Job summary

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking an experienced PACU RN for a 13-week travel assignment in Los Alamos, NM. The role involves caring for patients recovering from anesthesia, assessing recovery, and coordinating post-operative care with the surgical team.

Requires 1 year PACU experience, active RN license, BLS and ACLS; PALS/ENPC preferred. Competitive weekly pay and comprehensive benefits are included, with support from a dedicated clinical team.

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
• Develop and deliver individualized patient and family education plans, including 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 PACU-specific equipment (ventilators, monitors, infusion pumps)

Job description

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking an experienced PACU RN for a 13-week travel assignment in Los Alamos, NM. The role involves caring for patients recovering from anesthesia, assessing recovery, and coordinating post-operative care with the surgical team.

Requires 1 year PACU experience, active RN license, BLS and ACLS; PALS/ENPC preferred. Competitive weekly pay and comprehensive benefits are included, with support from a dedicated clinical team.