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

Job Title: Registered Nurse
Unit/Specialty: Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Job Location: Bay City, MI
Job Type: Onsite
Emp Type: 13 weeks
Shift Notes: Days: 12 HRs: 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM 36 hours per week 
Weekend Requirements: Only on call weekends not scheduled
On Call Requirements: On call nights and weekends (rotation with current staff)

Job Description:
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