What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel PACU RN position at Fusion Medical Staffing?
Job Summary
Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a skilled PACU RN for a 13-week travel assignment in Richmond, Virginia. This role involves assessing patient recovery, implementing post-operative care plans, administering treatments, collaborating with the surgical team, and coordinating care for discharging or transporting patients.
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