Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Bakersfield, CA
Talent4Health
4x10 hrs, Days

Title: Registered Nurse – PACU 
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Days (10*4)

Requirements:

• 3 years of experience required
• Valid and unrestricted California RN License
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS required
• Graduate of an accredited RN program; ADN or BSN preferred
• Strong knowledge of PACU/perianesthesia nursing, advanced nursing practices, medications, equipment, and patient safety
• Must maintain all health requirements and required competency certifications

Description:

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to acutely ill patients through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Perform detailed patient assessments and identify physiological and psychosocial risks.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, physicians, and the healthcare team.
• Prioritize and respond rapidly to changing patient conditions and emergency situations.
• Administer medications and treatments safely while maintaining infection-control and patient-safety standards.
• Coordinate patient care activities and utilize critical thinking and clinical judgment.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with nursing standards, hospital policies, and the California Nurse Practice Act.
• Participate in staff education, competencies, professional governance, and quality improvement activities.