Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Mesa, AZ
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

RN Position Job Notes:

Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.

Opportunity:

RN - PACU

Job Details:

• Work varied schedule as needed by the unit
• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document nursing care for post-anesthesia care unit patients
• Monitor patients recovering from surgical procedures and anesthesia
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Current valid RN license required (state license, temporary/interim license, or compact licensure)
• Minimum one year acute care hospital experience required
• Must have worked in acute care setting within past 12 months as RN in specialty area
• Assess patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental and cultural needs
• Review diagnostics and laboratory data, report abnormal results to physicians
• Formulate and implement individualized plans of care including discharge planning
• Delegate and supervise activities of healthcare team members
• Document all nursing assessments, interventions and patient responses in medical records
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and use proper body mechanics
• Must maintain clinical performance competencies through annual validations
• Professional certification preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Facility:

This healthcare organization operates a specialized heart hospital facility providing comprehensive cardiac and cardiovascular services. The facility focuses on delivering excellent patient outcomes through evidence-based care and maintains high standards for nursing practice. The organization emphasizes professional development, shared leadership, and quality improvement initiatives while supporting staff growth through mentoring and educational opportunities.

Location:

Mesa, AZ

Mesa offers year-round sunshine and outdoor recreation opportunities in the beautiful Sonoran Desert, with easy access to hiking trails, golf courses, and cultural attractions. The area provides an excellent quality of life with a growing healthcare market and proximity to the greater Phoenix metropolitan area.