Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,152 per week

About the role

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a skilled PACU RN for a 13-week travel assignment in Saint Albans, Vermont.

Responsibilities

• Receive and conduct comprehensive assessments of patients transferring from the operating room and assess their post-anesthesia condition
• Maintain awareness of comfort and safety needs of recovering patients
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved post-anesthesia nursing techniques
• 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
• Operate and monitor PACU-specific equipment, such as ventilators, monitors, and infusion pumps
• Participate in patient handoff communications to ensure continuity of care between OR, PACU, and post-PACU units

Requirements

• 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
• PALS (AHA/ARC) or ENPC certifications (preferred)

Qualifications

• Preferably with PALS (AHA/ARC) or ENPC certifications

Skills

• Critical thinking
• Service excellence
• Good interpersonal communication skills

Benefits

• Highly competitive pay for travel professionals
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with first day coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1560 hours
• Life and short-term disability offered
• 401(k) matching
• Aggressive refer-a-friend bonus program
• 24/7 recruiter support
• Reimbursement for licensure and CEUs

Pay

Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

40 hours per week, 8 hours shift, days.