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Travel PACU RN - $1,736 per week

TotalMed · Salem, VA · 1 mo ago
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About the role

We're looking for a Post Anesthesia Care Unit RN for an immediate travel nurse opening. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience. As a PACU RN, you'll provide observation and care for post-op patients as they recover from surgical anesthesia. PACU Travel Nurses offer a crucial care step between surgery and recovery, and ensure that patients are monitored for any adverse reactions.

Responsibilities

  • 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

  • BLS certification
  • 2 years of experience
  • Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment

Skills

  • Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty
  • Able to easily lift 20 pounds; moving or lifting patients may require lifting up to 50 pounds at times
  • Good skills for coping with stress in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds

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

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