Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,253 per week
Fusion Medical Staffing · Farmington, NM · 1 wk ago
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About the role
Fusion Medical Staffing is recruiting a travel nurse RN for a PACU - Post Anesthesia Care position in Farmington, New Mexico.
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Passport required for international assignments
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Service excellence
- Good interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to read/write in the English language
- Ability to read and comprehend written instructions, follow verbal instructions, and proficiency in PC skills
- Physical abilities - Must be able to remain in a stationary position, move about, move equipment (50-100lbs), push, pull, and bend
- Interpersonal skills - Must be able to work effectively with a variety of personnel (professional and ancillary) to present a positive attitude and professionalism
- Technical/motor skills - Must have the ability to grasp, perform fine manipulation, push/pull, and move about when assisting with procedures and/or using department equipment
- Mental requirements - Must be able to cope with frequent contact with the general public and customers while meeting deadlines under pressure. Must be able to work under close supervision occasionally, as well as working without assistance from other personnel. Must be able to contend with irregular activity schedules occasionally and continuous concentration to detail
- Sensory - Must possess visual acuity and ability to effectively communicate
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
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Referral bonus
- Mileage reimbursement
- Licenses and certification reimbursement
- Weekly pay
- Cancellation protection
- Guaranteed Hours
- Employee assistance programs
- Continuing Education