Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Phoenix, AZ
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Opportunity:

RN - PACU

Job Details:

• Work varied schedule with weekends and holidays required
• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document nursing care for post-anesthesia patients
• Monitor patients recovering from surgery and anesthesia procedures
• Complete patient assessments and reassessments according to policy and patient needs
• Review patient history, diagnostics, and laboratory data
• Formulate and implement individualized plans of care including discharge planning
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare team members
• Provide direct patient care, coordination, and supervision of healthcare team activities
• Document assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in patient records
• Evaluate patient progress towards goals and expected outcomes
• Delegate appropriately and provide nursing supervision to other licensed personnel
• Current valid RN license in state of practice or compact RN licensure required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum one year acute care hospital experience required
• Experience in acute care setting within past 12 months as Registered Nurse required
• Bachelor's degree and professional certification preferred
• Must maintain clinical performance competencies through annual validations
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and use proper body mechanics for patient transfers
• Must use standard precautions due to exposure to blood and bodily fluids

Facility:

This healthcare organization is a leading medical center that provides comprehensive patient care services with a focus on excellence and quality outcomes. The facility operates a specialized Post-Anesthesia Care Unit where patients receive expert monitoring and care during their recovery from surgical procedures and anesthesia. The organization emphasizes evidence-based practice, professional development, and maintains high standards for nursing care delivery through established policies and regulatory compliance.

Location:

Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix offers year-round sunshine and a vibrant metropolitan lifestyle with excellent outdoor recreation opportunities including hiking, golf, and desert exploration. The city provides a thriving healthcare market with numerous professional development opportunities and a growing economy that attracts healthcare professionals seeking career advancement in a dynamic urban environment.