Job title: PACU Registered Nurse – Troy, New York (13 Weeks Assignment)
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Company: United Health Systems
Job description: Immediate Opening: (2) Registered Nurse POST-ANESTHESIA CARE UNIT, Troy, NY
At United Health Care Staffing, we aspire to learn what thrills you about being a travel nurse. We thrive on the challenge of discovering the perfect position for you. From day one, we have your back as you search for your next adventure. Apply now to join the UHCS Family!
United Healthcare Staffing is looking for an experienced PACU Registered Nurse for a travel contract in Troy, NY! This assignment is for 13 weeks and ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of recent experience as PACU RN.
job description:
- Monitoring post-operative patients’ levels of recovery and consciousness from anesthesia and providing updates to the treatment team as needed.
- Treating pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms of anesthesia and administering medication as prescribed.
- Regularly checking vital signs to quickly intercept any potential issues and ensure a smooth recovery.
- Collaborating with the medical team on post-operative patient care and facilitating timely specialized interventions.
- Treating pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms of anesthesia.
- Keeping bandages, dressings, etc. clean, dry, and safe.
- Educating patients and their families on post-surgery care, as well as answering questions.
- Updating charts, patient files, and medical records.
schedule:
- 8HR shifts with rotating start times; 07:00-15:30 (13 weeks’ assignment)
Requirements of the PACU Registered Nurse:
- Must have 2 years of PACU/ICU experience as a registered nurse
- Current Basic Life Support BLS
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS (within 6 months of hire)
- Annual Cardiac and Critical Care Competency Validation
- Current Pediatric Life Support (PALS) within months of hire
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in New York, or license with a compact state required upon hire
Preferred, but not required PACU RN experience:
- Previous travel experience
Expected salary:
Location: Troy, NY
Job date: Wed, 15 Jun 2022 22:02:23 GMT
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