Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $1,776 per week

About the role

TotalMed is seeking a travel nurse RN for a PACU - Post Anesthesia Care position in Columbus, Ohio. This is a 13-week travel nursing assignment with 36 hours per week on 12-hour night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide observation and care for post-op patients as they recover from surgical anesthesia
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions between surgery and recovery
• Handle a broad range of patients from pediatrics to adults
• Develop individualized care plans based on each patient's condition
• Monitor critical patients for condition changes and report to the physician
• Determine when patients are recovered and ready to move to a room

Requirements

• 1-2 years recent acute care experience
• ACLS, BLS, NIH certifications
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty
• Ability to easily lift 20 pounds; moving or lifting patients may require lifting up to 50 pounds at times
• Good skills for coping with stress and ability to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1