Travel PACU RN
$31,200–$31,200 year
On-siteWest Burlington, Iowa, United States
Job Summary
Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients transferring from the operating room and monitor vital signs, level of consciousness, and recovery from anesthesia. Administer prescribed medications and treatments while maintaining awareness of comfort and safety needs. Respond promptly to emergency situations utilizing PACU nursing standards, protocols, and policies. Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and recovery progress in medical records. Collaborate with the surgical team and other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive post-operative care, including patient handoff communications to maintain continuity between the OR, PACU, and post-PACU units. Operate and monitor PACU-specific equipment such as ventilators, monitors, and infusion pumps. Provide individualized patient and family education plans, including detailed discharge instructions and recovery guidelines.
Required 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
- Critical thinking
- Service excellence
- Good interpersonal communication skills
- The ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language
- Ability to read/comprehend written instructions
- Follow verbal instructions
- Proficiency in PC skills
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position
- Move about
- Move equipment (50-100lbs)
- Push
- Pull
- Bend
- Must be able to work effectively with a variety of personnel (professional and ancillary)
- Present a positive attitude
- Professionalism
- Must have the ability to grasp
- Perform fine manipulation
- Push/pull
- Move about when assisting with procedures and/or using department equipment
- Must be able to cope with frequent contact with the general public and customers
- Meet deadlines under pressure
- Must be able to work under close supervision occasionally
- Working without assistance from other personnel
- Must be able to contend with irregular activity schedules occasionally
- Continuous concentration to detail
- Must possess visual acuity
- Ability to effectively communicate
Desired Qualifications
- PALS (AHA/ARC) or ENPC certifications
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