Travel PACU RN – Roanoke, VA (13-Week Assignment)

Jobtome; Roanoke (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay for travel nurses

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

PTO after 1560 hours

Life and disability insurance

401(k) matching

Refer-a-friend bonus

Licensure and CEU reimbursement

Job summary

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking an experienced PACU RN for a 13-week travel assignment in Roanoke, VA. You will assess patients recovering from anesthesia, implement post-operative care plans, and collaborate with the surgical team to ensure safe discharge and continuity of care.

The role requires 1 year PACU experience, current RN license, and BLS/ACLS certifications. Travel benefits and a supportive clinical team are provided.

Qualifications

• 1 year of PACU RN experience
• 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

Critical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Reading/writing English

Education

RN license

BLS (AHA/ARC) certification

ACLS (AHA/ARC) certification

1 year PACU RN experience

Tools

Job description

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking an experienced PACU RN for a 13-week travel assignment in Roanoke, VA. You will assess patients recovering from anesthesia, implement post-operative care plans, and collaborate with the surgical team to ensure safe discharge and continuity of care.

The role requires 1 year PACU experience, current RN license, and BLS/ACLS certifications. Travel benefits and a supportive clinical team are provided.