Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,256 per week

About the role

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a skilled PACU RN for a 13-week travel assignment in Lewiston, ME. The PACU Registered Nurse provides specialized care to patients recovering from anesthesia and surgery, assessing patient recovery, implementing post-operative care plans, administering treatments, collaborating with the surgical team, and coordinating care for discharging or transporting patients. Fusion Medical Staffing’s mission is to improve the lives of everyone we touch, offering day‑one insurance, $0 copay for mental health services, scholarships and awards, exclusive discounts, and dedicated recruiter and clinical team support to help you succeed.

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