Registered Nurse - PACU
Oklahoma City, OK
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,353/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Registered Nurse (RN) - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Staffing - Supplier Sourced
Contract Length: Approximately 13 weeks
Job Summary
Provide nursing care under general supervision to patients recovering from anesthesia, managing a range of health problems from simple to complex in a hospital setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage care for an assigned group of patients in the PACU.
- Document patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed treatments; note changes in physician orders.
- Assist physicians with patient examinations and minor diagnostic procedures.
- Monitor and obtain physiological data; observe patient conditions and intervene as needed.
- Administer medications, regulate and monitor IV infusions and blood products.
- Deliver competent patient care and communicate care plans to patients and families during hospitalization and at discharge.
- Inform patients and families about hospital procedures.
- Make referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
- Delegate tasks to support staff.
- Perform other assigned duties.
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Oklahoma
- Minimum of 1 year of recent experience in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) within the last year
- Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing
- BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
- ACLS certification
- PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About Oklahoma City, OK
As a Travel Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Oklahoma City, OK here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Oklahoma City is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average high: 93°F, average low: 71°F.
- Winter average high: 49°F, average low: 28°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Oklahoma City.
- Oklahoma City is car-friendly, and public transportation options include buses and a streetcar system.
- The city has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and related conditions.
- Oklahoma City has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Oklahoma City offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, music venues, and sports events.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy parks, lakes, and hiking trails.
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