Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Bay City, MI
VeeAR Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Shift Notes: Days: 12 hrs: 9-21:30 (Variable Start, Variable Shift) 36 hrs guaranteed
Weekend Requirements: Only on call weekends not scheduled
On Call Requirements: On call nights and weekends (rotation with current staff)

Job Description:
Key responsibilities include:
Patient Monitoring: Continuously monitor vital signs (heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, temperature) and the patient's level of consciousness as they recover from anesthesia.
Airway Management: Ensure a patent airway and adequate respiratory function, intervening quickly if an obstruction or respiratory distress occurs.
Symptom and Pain Management: Administer medications, such as painkillers, anti-nausea drugs, and fluids, to manage post-operative symptoms effectively and keep the patient comfortable.
Assessment and Intervention: Assess surgical sites for bleeding or complications, check dressings, and perform physical assessments. Recognize adverse reactions to anesthesia or surgery and initiate appropriate emergency interventions.
Documentation and Communication: Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, and communicate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare team members regarding the patient's condition and care plan.
Submission Requirements

2 years PACU experience - Required
Certification Requirements

BLS (AHA)
State License Requirements

Michigan