Travel Nurse - RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care Unit - $1,911 per week
Ventura MedStaff
01/06/2025
Travel
13 weeks
4x10 hr days

Estimated Pay Package:

$1,911/week
Includes both taxable pay and non-taxable stipends

Registered Nurse Post Anesthesia Care Unit - PACU with Ventura MedStaff starting 01/06/2025 for 13 weeks in Atlanta, GA

Job Details

Ventura MedStaff is seeking an experienced PACU RN for an exciting Travel Nurse job in Atlanta, GA.

Employer: Ventura MedStaff
Discipline: RN
Specialty: PACU
Shift: 4x10 hr days
Start: 01/06/2025 (may be flexible)
Hours: 40/week
Type: Travel
Duration: 13 weeks

Travel Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse job duties

While job duties may vary depending on the facility you work with, here are some common Travel PACU RN responsibilities:

  • Monitor and assess patients' vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels, as they recover from anesthesia.
  • Administer medications, treatments, and intravenous fluids as prescribed by physicians to manage pain and prevent complications.
  • Provide care for patients post-surgery, ensuring they regain consciousness safely and comfortably.
  • Assess patients for any signs of adverse reactions to anesthesia, such as nausea, vomiting, or respiratory distress, and respond promptly.
  • Educate patients and their families about post-operative care, including pain management, wound care, and activity restrictions.
  • Document patients' medical histories, assessments, treatments, and progress accurately and promptly in electronic health records.
  • Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Ensure patients' comfort and safety by adjusting equipment and repositioning them as needed during the recovery period.
  • Provide emotional support and reassurance to patients and their families, helping them cope with post-operative recovery.
  • Assist with diagnostic tests and procedures as necessary, ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout the process.
  • Coordinate patient transfers to other units or discharge them home when they are stable and ready.
  • Ensure a clean, safe, and organized environment by adhering to infection control protocols and safety guidelines.
  • Participate in ongoing professional development and continuing education to stay current with advancements in post-anesthesia care and nursing practices.
  • Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, policies, and ethical standards in all aspects of patient care.
  • Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of all nursing interventions, patient responses, and any changes in condition.

About Ventura MedStaff

Founded in 2018 and located in Omaha, Nebraska, Ventura MedStaff is a veteran-owned healthcare staffing agency that helps medical facilities meet their recruiting needs with the most qualified and talented medical professionals in their field. Our passion is to change people's lives and positively impact patient care. We do this by focusing our recruiting process, traveler support system, and company culture on the happiness and well-being of our greatest asset - our people. We offer assignments in the fields of nursing, therapy, and allied health, and our benefits include travel and license reimbursements, and assistance with continuing education. For more information, visit venturamedstaff.com
or call 402-509-5532.

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