Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Napa, CA
MedCadre
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Position: RN PACU
Location: Napa, CA 94558
Shift: Day 5x8-Hour (09:00 - 17:00)
Duration: 13 week+possible extensions

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated PACU nurse to carefully monitor the condition of patients who are waking up from post-operative anesthesia. You will be monitoring levels of consciousness, measuring vital signs, and treating post-operative side effects of anesthesia medication such as pain or nausea.

Responsibilities Duties:

• Monitoring post-operative patients' levels of consciousness during recovery from anesthesia.
• Measuring and recording patients' vital signs.
• Closely observing patients for signs of side effects of anethesia medication.
• Treating pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms of anesthesia.
• Updating charts, patient files, and medical records.
• Collaborating with the medical team on post-operative patient care and facilitating timely specialized interventions.
• Providing comfort and reassurance to distressed post-operative patients and concerned family members.
• Educating patients and their families on post-surgery care, as well as answering questions.

Experience:

• Years of Experience: 2 year(s) STRONG experience in RN PACU
• ACLS, BLS, PALS

Note:**We have multiple opportunities available for both local candidates and travelers. We also welcome candidates with STRONG 1–2 years of experience**