Travel PACU RN - $2,421 per week
TotalMed · Wausau, WI · 1 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareInternship
About the role
We're looking for Post Anesthesia Care Unit RNs 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
- Be responsible for determining when patients are recovered and ready to move to a room
Requirements
- BLS, ACLS, PALS
- 2 years recent acute care experience
- Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment
Physical requirements
- Able 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 of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times
Skills
- Good skills for coping with stress
- Able 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