Specialty : RN-Post Operations/Recovery Room Travel

Job Description

Post-operative nurses provide intensive care to patients as they awaken from anesthesia after a surgical procedure.

Responsible for all aspects of patient care after they've had surgery

Monitor vital signs, administer medication for pain and nausea, update and educate the family, and transfer to the inpatient unit or discharge depending on the acuity of the patient.

Monitor surgical site itself for potential bleeding or other pathological indications

Log all findings in patient files

Answer patient questions and ensure patient comfort

Monitor patients for condition changes, reporting any changes to physician

Perform intervention duties during post-operative emergencies

Qualifications and Job Info

1-2 years of acute clinical care nursing experience

Current BLS and ACLS

Must have current state license

Benefits

Day 1 Health benefits (Health/Vision/Dental)

Weekly Pay

Direct Deposit

Travel reimbursement

State License reimbursement

$1500 Referral bonus program

Listed pay packages are based on weekly gross amounts.

Please reference Job number: 139858