Travel Registered Nurse (RN)-PACU- FlexStaff $3,263/week
About The Position
The Travel Registered Nurse (RN) in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) provides age-specific nursing care to an assigned group of patients using the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse collaborates with physicians and other healthcare team members to coordinate and implement procedures and treatments, and uses clinical judgment and leadership skills to coordinate care and direct or delegate team activities. The role includes assessing patients’ physiologic and psychosocial status, identifying individualized outcomes, planning and implementing care, administering medications and treatments, monitoring and documenting responses, and evaluating care effectiveness. The nurse also supports patient and family education, discharge planning, safe patient care, and collaboration with the broader care team.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
- Associate’s Degree in Nursing required.
- At least 1–2 years of professional nursing experience in the related specialty.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State and/or Connecticut required.
- BLS certification required.
- Specialized certifications as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ physiologic health, including gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and neurological status; mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, skin condition, and pain.
- Assess patients’ psychosocial health, coping mechanisms, understanding, care expectations, and cultural or ethnic needs; communicate and document findings and care plans.
- Identify actual and potential patient problems, teaching needs, measurable outcomes, and individualized goals.
- Formulate and document plans of care, prioritize care activities, coordinate appropriate use of supplies, equipment, and medications, and collaborate with physicians and other team members.
- Implement plans of care, maintain patient safety, reassess patients and revise plans as needed, administer prescribed treatments, use patient-care equipment, and document care and patient responses.
- Respond effectively to emergencies; provide emotional support and a calm environment; communicate with families or caretakers; participate in discharge planning, referrals, and discharge instruction.
- Evaluate care effectiveness, document outcomes, perform variance analysis, and contribute to systems designed to improve unit care.
- Collaborate with physicians and other care team members to plan and carry out treatment regimens; assist with procedures, report changes in patient condition, and delegate and monitor assignments to support staff.
- Perform grade I–IV decubitus care, including preventive skin care, simple dressings, warm or cold compresses, irrigations, and related procedures.
- Administer and document medications safely, including IV push medications; demonstrate knowledge of medications, preparation of solutions and IV drips, and medication-related patient education.
- Educate patients and families about conditions, treatment, and relevant health topics; communicate pertinent assessment information and evaluate and document the effectiveness of teaching.
- Perform related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
