Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Anesthesiology, Basic Life Support (BLS), Clinical Assessment, Critical Care, Detail Oriented, Intensive Care, Intravenous Therapies, Medication Administration, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Patient Education, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Postanesthesia, Procedure Implementation, Registered Nurse (RN), Safety Process, Surgical Procedures
Profession: Registered Nurse (RN)
Specialty: PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit)
Employment Type: Travel / Contract
Location: Yakima, Washington, 98902
Shift Details - Shift: 08:00 AM 04:30 PM PDT
- Break: 30 minutes
- Schedule: Day Shift
Compensation - Pay Rate: $44,52-$51,94 per hour
Job Overview We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a PACU travel assignment at a high-volume outpatient surgery center. The RN will be responsible for providing post-anesthesia recovery care, monitoring patients following surgical procedures, and ensuring safe stabilization prior to discharge or transfer.
This role requires strong critical care skills, attention to detail, and the ability to respond quickly to post-operative patient needs in a fast-paced surgical environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor patients recovering from anesthesia following surgical procedures
- Assess vital signs, pain levels, and post-operative status
- Administer medications and IV therapies as ordered
- Manage airway support and post-op complications if they arise
- Provide patient education for post-discharge care
- Document all clinical findings accurately and timely
- Collaborate with surgical, anesthesia, and clinical teams
Requirements
- Active RN license (WA or compact eligible)
- PACU, ICU, or perioperative experience preferred
- Strong critical care and post-anesthesia recovery skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced surgical environment
- Current BLS/ACLS (PALS preferred depending on facility requirements)