Travel PACU RN: Shreveport 13-Week Evening Assignment

Fusion Medical Staffing; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Insurance from day 1

PTO after 1560 hours

401(k) matching

Refer-a-friend bonus

Weekly pay

Licensure reimbursement

CEU reimbursement

Job summary

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a Travel PACU RN for a 13-week assignment in Shreveport, LA. The RN will assess patients recovering from anesthesia, manage post-operative care plans, and collaborate with the surgical team to ensure safe discharge or transfer.

Requirements include 1 year PACU RN experience, active RN license, and current BLS and ACLS certifications. Preferred are PALS/ENPC certifications; travel benefits and support are provided.

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 unitsOperate 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

RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Education

RN license required

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS (preferred)

ENPC (preferred)

Job description

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a Travel PACU RN for a 13-week assignment in Shreveport, LA. The RN will assess patients recovering from anesthesia, manage post-operative care plans, and collaborate with the surgical team to ensure safe discharge or transfer.

Requirements include 1 year PACU RN experience, active RN license, and current BLS and ACLS certifications. Preferred are PALS/ENPC certifications; travel benefits and support are provided.