Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Newburyport, MA
TNAA TotalMed RN
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,494/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration8 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Sick pay
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Referral bonus
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Benefits start day 1
Qualifications
- Your "Profile Strength" must be at 100%
- Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing
Description
We're looking for Post Anesthesia Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in [citSt]. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.
As a PACU RN, you'll provide observation and care for post-op patients as they recover from surgical anesthesia. PACU Travel Nurses offer a crucial care step between surgery and recovery, and ensure that patients are monitored for any adverse reactions.
As a PACU Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:
- Handle a broad range of patients from pediatrics to adults.
- Develop individualized care plans based on each patient's condition.
- Monitor critical patients for condition changes and report to the physician.
- Be responsible for determining when patients are recovered and ready to move to a room.
PACU Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. Because of the fast-paced environment, Post Anesthesia Care Unit RNs must possess good skills for coping with stress and be able to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.
Requirements*: ACLS, BLS, 2 Years
* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.
Employer
TNAA TotalMed RN
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TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.
About Newburyport, MA
As a Travel Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Newburyport, MA here's what you should know:- Newburyport's cost of living is higher than the national average, with housing being the main contributor.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- In summer, average highs are around 80°F, and average lows in winter are around 20°F.
- Short term rentals can be found, but they may be limited due to the city's popularity as a tourist destination.
- Newburyport is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.
- The city has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the coastal location.
- There is a small but active population of travel nurses.
- Newburyport offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, and live music venues.
- Outdoor activities include boating, beachcombing, and exploring the nearby wildlife refuges.
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