Travel Pediatric PACU RN - $1,706 per week

TotalMed

Charlottesville (VA)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 83,000

Full time

7 days ago

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TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatrics PACU - Post Anesthetic Care for a travel nursing job in Charlottesville, Virginia. This travel assignment runs 13 weeks, with 36 hours per week on a 12-hour night shift, and requires RN licensure and 1-2 years of acute care experience.

As a PACU RN, you will monitor post-op patients recovering from anesthesia, develop individualized care plans, and communicate any changes to the physician.

Qualifications

ACLS, BLS, PALS certifications required.
1-2 years of recent acute care experience preferred.
Pediatric PACU experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Observe and care for post-anesthesia patients in PACU.
Develop and implement care plans for post-op patients.
Monitor patient status and report changes to physicians.
Determine when patients are recovered and ready for transfer.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

PALS

Pediatrics care

Travel nursing

Education

RN license

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Job Description & Requirements

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatrics PACU - Post Anesthetic Care for a travel nursing job in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Specialty: Pediatrics PACU - Post Anesthetic Care
Discipline: RN
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel

We're looking for Post Anesthesia Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in [citSt]. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience.

As a PACU RN, you'll provide observation and care for post-op patients as they recover from surgical anesthesia. PACU Travel Nurses offer a crucial care step between surgery and recovery, and ensure that patients are monitored for any adverse reactions.

As a PACU Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

Handle a broad range of patients from pediatrics to adults.
Develop individualized care plans based on each patient's condition.
Monitor critical patients for condition changes and report to the physician.
Be responsible for determining when patients are recovered and ready to move to a room.

PACU Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. Because of the fast‑paced environment, Post Anesthesia Care Unit RNs must possess good skills for coping with stress and be able to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Requirements*: ACLS, BLS, PALS, 2 Years

* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed RN Job ID #1473596. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit - PACU RN - Travel Nurse

About TotalMed RN

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

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