What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel/Contract PACU Registered Nurse - Up to $3,300/week! position at Connected Healthcare?
Travel PACU Registered Nurse for a 13-week contract in Grants, New Mexico. Provide compassionate care to patients recovering from anesthesia in a focused clinical environment. Earn up to $3,300 per week based on experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia and surgical procedures.
Monitor vital signs, airway status, level of consciousness, pain, and overall condition during post-anesthesia recovery.
Assess patients for potential complications and respond promptly to changes in clinical status.
Administer medications, IV therapies, and other treatments per provider orders and facility protocols.
Manage postoperative pain and nausea while promoting safe and comfortable recovery.
Perform thorough patient assessments before, during, and after PACU recovery.
Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, CRNAs, physicians, and perioperative team members.
Provide postoperative education to patients and families regarding recovery, medications, wound care, and discharge instructions.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
Follow infection prevention, patient safety, medication administration, and hospital policies.
Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
Active Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in New Mexico.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
Current knowledge of PACU, perioperative, post-anesthesia, and acute-care nursing practices.
Recent PACU/Post Anesthesia Care Unit experience required.
Strong assessment, prioritization, medication administration, and emergency-response skills.
Experience caring for patients recovering from anesthesia and surgical procedures.
Additional facility-specific certifications or competencies may be required.
Preferred Skills:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification preferred.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification may be preferred depending on facility requirements.
Previous acute-care or perioperative nursing experience strongly preferred.
Previous experience with electronic medical records preferred.
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Salary : $3,300