Travel PACU RN - $1,348 per week

About the role

Modern Healthcare Solutions is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Lancaster, Ohio.

Specialty and shift

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 8 weeks
• Hours per week: 24
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel
• Shift Information: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Job Summary

The registered nurse (RN) will assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and supervise individual patient care utilizing the nursing process. The RN is responsible for providing direction to co-workers and delegating role-appropriate tasks during care implementation, all in accordance with established policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Education

• Completion of an accredited nursing program resulting in:
• Diploma in Nursing
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Licensure and Certification

• Valid nursing license to practice in the state of Ohio
• CPR certification required

Experience

• A minimum of 2 years of registered nursing experience preferred

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
• Adept at problem-solving and resolving issues
• Capacity to manage multiple priorities
• Demonstrated independent decision-making
• Critical thinking skills

Organizational Expectations and Responsibilities

Mission and Service Values

• Empathy: Demonstrates compassion and engagement in providing patient and family-centered care.
• Integrity: Takes ownership of actions, demonstrates ethical behavior, and maintains honesty.
• Stewardship: Uses resources efficiently and shows pride in the organization while contributing to the community.
• Agility: Takes the initiative to identify creative solutions and responds promptly to challenges.
• Teamwork: Collaborates effectively, treats colleagues with respect, and fosters a sense of belonging.

Commitment and Engagement

• Quality: Strives for continuous improvement in individual and team performance.
• Safety: Maintains a safe working environment and addresses any unsafe conditions.
• Service: Recognizes and exceeds customer expectations through effective communication.
• Sustainability: Utilizes resources in a timely, accurate, and cost-effective manner.

Personal Engagement

• Organizational Commitment: Adheres to policies and guidelines, promoting a positive work environment.
• Personal Commitment: Takes initiative to support colleagues and exhibits full presence at work.
• Personal Growth: Commits to ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.

Essential Job Functions

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for each patient according to the nursing process
• Provide quality care based on assessment needs and established care pathways
• Educate patients and families/significant others throughout the care and discharge process
• Document the nursing process/pathway accurately and concisely
• Communicate significant observations and changes in patient status to the physician
• Administer medications and perform treatments safely and accurately
• Execute physician orders as specified
• Ensure necessary equipment and supplies are available for patient care, reporting any malfunctions

Physical Requirements

• Heavy physical exertion, including the ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 100 pounds occasionally
• Frequently handling weights of 25 to 50 pounds

Job Considerations

Psychological/Mental

• Must demonstrate the ability to manage emotions, maintain composure in urgent situations, and communicate with empathy and confidence

Physiological

• Potential exposure to electrical equipment may occur in this role

Cognitive

• Intact cognitive functions in attention, memory, perception, and critical thinking
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively

Benefits

• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Weekly pay
• License and certification reimbursement
• Guaranteed Hours
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits