Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Midland, TX
Talent4Health
5x8 hrs, Days

Title: RN – PACU

Location: Midland, TX 79701

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: Days 5×8 — 40 hrs/week, 12:00 PM–8:30 PM
 

Requirements:

• 2 years of PACU/critical care experience preferred
• Previous travel experience required; first-time travelers may be considered with strong experience
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIH required
• Strong pediatric experience required
• Critical care experience strongly preferred
• Level II Trauma experience preferred
• Cerner experience preferred
• Must have experience recovering patients from orthopedic, neuro, general, urology, dental, GYN, and pediatric ENT procedures
• Experience with nerve blocks, chest tubes, central lines, intubation, arterial lines, and ventilated patients
• Strong Phase I PACU and post-anesthesia recovery experience

Description:

• PACU RN position in a 21-bed Peri-Anesthesia Services unit with approximately 30 patients/day
• Recover patients following a wide variety of surgical procedures; all surgeries are performed except cardiac/heart procedures
• Heavy surgical volume includes orthopedic, general, GYN, neuro, urology, pediatrics, ENT, and dental procedures
• Must be comfortable caring for patients ranging from approximately 8 months to 100+ years old
• Provide Phase I PACU care including airway assessment, cardiac monitoring, pain management, medication administration, and post-anesthesia monitoring
• Manage patients with arterial lines, central lines, chest tubes, nerve blocks, and other complex post-operative needs
• Pediatric PACU experience is essential, including ENT, dental, and orthopedic cases
• Nurse will also orient to Pre-Op Holding and provide coverage there when needed
• PACU and Pre-Op Holding are connected; nurses may float between these areas but will not float to other departments