A Travel Nurse RN specializing in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) provides critical postoperative care to patients recovering from anesthesia after surgery. This role involves monitoring vital signs, managing airway and wound care, and supporting patient recovery during the immediate postoperative period. The position is a 13-week travel assignment with 36 hours per week and rotating 12-hour shifts in York, Maine.
Care Career is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in York, Maine.
Job Description & RequirementsPACU nursing involves the care of patients who are recovering from surgery, particularly when the application of anesthesia is involved. Once the patient sufficiently recovers from the effects of the anesthesia, he/she is typically transferred to the appropriate ward or discharged from the hospital. PACU nurses are typically responsible for providing patient care during the immediate postoperative recovery period. He/she typically have training in basic life support measures, airway management, acute surgical wound care, catheter procedures and the special requirements associated with anesthesia. PACU nurses may also be trained in the use of cardiac life support equipment.
Care Career Job ID #33909170. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:PACU,07:00:00-19:00:00
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