Travel PACU RN: Post-Op Care Specialist

Jobtome; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay for travel nurses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

PTO after 1560 hours

Life and short-term disability

401(k) matching

Refer-a-friend bonus program

24/7 recruiter support

Licensure and CEU reimbursement

Job summary

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking an experienced Travel PACU RN for a 13-week assignment in Norfolk, VA. The role involves assessing recovery from anesthesia, managing post-operative care plans, and coordinating discharges while earning competitive weekly pay.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of PACU experience, an active RN license, and current BLS/ACLS certifications. Benefits include health coverage, PTO, and licensure reimbursement to support your travel assignment.

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.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of practice.

Skills

PACU experience

English communication

Vital signs monitoring

Medication administration

Patient safety

Education

RN license

BLS (AHA/ARC)

ACLS (AHA/ARC)

Job description

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking an experienced Travel PACU RN for a 13-week assignment in Norfolk, VA. The role involves assessing recovery from anesthesia, managing post-operative care plans, and coordinating discharges while earning competitive weekly pay.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of PACU experience, an active RN license, and current BLS/ACLS certifications. Benefits include health coverage, PTO, and licensure reimbursement to support your travel assignment.