Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,654 per week
Fusion Medical Staffing · Bakersfield, CA · 1 wk ago
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About the role
Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a skilled PACU RN for a 13-week travel assignment in Bakersfield, California.
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 certified in PALS (AHA/ARC) or ENPC, but not required.
Skills
Strong critical thinking, service excellence, and 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
- Mileage reimbursement
- Licenses and CEUs reimbursed
- Weekly pay
- Cancellation protection
- Guaranteed Hours
- Employee assistance programs
- Continuing Education
Schedule
40 hours per week, 8-hour shifts
Pay
Based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax-free stipend amount to be determined.