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