Fusion Medical Staffing is hiring: PACU RN in Ottumwa

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Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a skilled PACU RN for a 13-week travel assignment in Ottumwa, Iowa. The role involves providing specialized care to patients recovering from anesthesia and surgery, assessing recovery, and coordinating post-operative care with the surgical team.

Base pay range

Travel PACU RN

Company: Fusion Medical Staffing

Location: Facility in Ottumwa, Iowa

Job Details

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a PACU RN for a 13-week travel assignment in Ottumwa, Iowa. As a member of our team, you\'ll have the opportunity to make a positive impact on patients\' lives while enjoying competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the support of a dedicated clinical team.

Required Qualifications

• One year of recent experience as a PACU RN
• Valid RN license in compliance with state regulations
• Current BLS (AHA/ARC) certification
• ACLS (AHA/ARC) certification

Preferred Qualifications

• PALS (AHA/ARC) or ENPC certifications
• Other certifications and licenses may be required for this position

Summary

The PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit) Registered Nurse provides specialized care to patients recovering from anesthesia and surgery. This role involves assessing patient recovery, implementing post-operative care plans, administering treatments, collaborating with the surgical team, and coordinating care for discharge or transport. The PACU RN ensures patient safety and comfort during the recovery period, using advanced clinical skills, effective communication, and adherence to professional and regulatory standards.

Essential Work Functions

• Receive and conduct comprehensive assessments of patients transferring from the operating room and assess their post-anesthesia condition
• Monitor and evaluate patient\'s vital signs, level of consciousness, and recovery from anesthesia
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved post-anesthesia nursing techniques
• Maintain awareness of comfort and safety needs of recovering patients
• Observe and document patient conditions, treatments, and significant incidents and respond to anesthesia and treatments, notifying the care team of significant changes or adverse reactions
• Respond promptly to emergency situations utilizing PACU nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols
• Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and recovery progress in the medical records
• Develop and deliver individualized patient and family education plans, including detailed discharge instructions and recovery guidelines
• Collaborate with the surgical team and other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive post-operative care
• Participate in patient handoff communications to ensure continuity of care between OR, PACU, and post-PACU units
• Operate and monitor PACU-specific equipment, such as ventilators, monitors, and infusion pumps
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of practice

Required Essential Skills

• Critical thinking, service excellence, and good interpersonal communication skills
• English language proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking
• Ability to read/comprehend written instructions, follow verbal instructions, and proficiency in PC skills
• Physical abilities: remain stationary as needed, move equipment, push/pull, and bend
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively with a variety of personnel
• Technical/motor skills to assist with procedures and operate department equipment
• Mental requirements: ability to cope with frequent contact with the public, meet deadlines, and work under supervision or independently as needed
• Sensory: visual acuity and effective communication capabilities

Benefits Include

• Highly competitive pay for travel professionals
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with first day coverage
• PTO after 1560 hours
• Life and Short-term disability offered
• 401(k) matching
• Aggressive Refer-a-friend Bonus Program
• 24/7 recruiter support
• Reimbursement for licensure and CEUs

Why Choose Fusion?

At Fusion Medical Staffing, our goal is to improve the lives of everyone we touch, and we\'re always looking for people like you to join our mission. Your passion for helping others deserves a partner that is committed to supporting you — that’s why we offer day one insurance, $0 copay for mental health services, scholarships and awards, exclusive discounts, and more.

From your personal recruiter to our clinical and traveler experience teams, we\'re here to guide and celebrate you along your journey. You take care of others; we take care of you.

Other Duties Disclaimer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned. This job description is not a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job and is subject to change at any time with or without notice.

Start your rewarding career as a Travel PACU RN with Fusion Medical Staffing and join our mission to improve lives. Apply now!

Equal Employment Opportunity

• Fusion is an EOE/E-Verify Employer