Registered Nurse (RN), PACU - Travel
A PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit) Registered Nurse (RN) is a licensed healthcare professional who provides specialized nursing care to patients who have recently undergone surgical procedures.
This role typically involves the following duties and
Responsibilities:
Monitoring patients:
The PACU RN continually monitors patients' vital signs, level of consciousness, and other physical and psychological responses to ensure they are stable and free from any adverse reactions.
Administering medications:
The PACU RN may be responsible for administering medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician, monitoring patients' responses and adjusting treatments as necessary.
Assisting with pain management:
The PACU RN provides patients with pain management techniques and medications to ensure they remain as comfortable as possible during the post-operative period.
Communicating with surgeons and anesthesiologists:
The PACU RN works closely with surgeons and anesthesiologists to communicate any changes in patients' conditions, and to ensure that patients receive appropriate care following surgical procedures.
Documenting patient care:
The PACU RN is responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of patients' post-operative conditions, treatments, and responses, and communicating this information to other healthcare professionals as needed.
Educating patients and families:
The PACU RN provides patients and their families with information on their post-operative conditions, treatments, and what to expect during recovery.
Providing emotional support:
The PACU RN provides emotional support and reassurance to patients and their families, helping to alleviate any concerns or anxieties they may have.
Requirements for this role typically include a current RN license, a bachelor's degree in nursing, and previous experience in a similar setting.
Strong critical thinking, interpersonal, and organizational skills are also essential.
Additionally, PACU RNs should have a good understanding of anesthesia, surgery, and post-operative care.
This is a not full time but contracted travel position.
Recommended Skills Communication Coordinating Critical Thinking Health Care Nursing Psychology Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This role typically involves the following duties and
Responsibilities:
Monitoring patients:
The PACU RN continually monitors patients' vital signs, level of consciousness, and other physical and psychological responses to ensure they are stable and free from any adverse reactions.
Administering medications:
The PACU RN may be responsible for administering medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician, monitoring patients' responses and adjusting treatments as necessary.
Assisting with pain management:
The PACU RN provides patients with pain management techniques and medications to ensure they remain as comfortable as possible during the post-operative period.
Communicating with surgeons and anesthesiologists:
The PACU RN works closely with surgeons and anesthesiologists to communicate any changes in patients' conditions, and to ensure that patients receive appropriate care following surgical procedures.
Documenting patient care:
The PACU RN is responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of patients' post-operative conditions, treatments, and responses, and communicating this information to other healthcare professionals as needed.
Educating patients and families:
The PACU RN provides patients and their families with information on their post-operative conditions, treatments, and what to expect during recovery.
Providing emotional support:
The PACU RN provides emotional support and reassurance to patients and their families, helping to alleviate any concerns or anxieties they may have.
Requirements for this role typically include a current RN license, a bachelor's degree in nursing, and previous experience in a similar setting.
Strong critical thinking, interpersonal, and organizational skills are also essential.
Additionally, PACU RNs should have a good understanding of anesthesia, surgery, and post-operative care.
This is a not full time but contracted travel position.
Recommended Skills Communication Coordinating Critical Thinking Health Care Nursing Psychology Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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