Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) (Days)
Mobile Health Team Inc. is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) for a 13-week travel assignment in Glens Falls, NY.
Contract Details
Days, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
EMR System: MUST HAVE EPIC EXPERIENCE! Please note on submission to prevent any delays!
Dress Code: Personal scrubs of any color - No designs or cartoons. No hoodies.
Cancellation policy: Facility can cancel up to 5 shifts per 13 week contract, must give 2 hr notice
8hrs non-billable orientation
** Requested time off during the course of this assignment MUST be noted and verified at upload. RTO REQUESTS AFTER UPLOAD WILL NOT BE APPROVED!! NO MORE THAN 5 DAYS OF RTO WILL BE ACCEPTED (less is better) Must be available to work holidays as needed.
In this position, you will be an important member of the patient care team. The Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for management and delivery of patient care to assigned patients in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, and within the scope of practice delineated in the New York State Nurse Practice Act. Provides direct patient care, delegates/assigns responsibility as appropriate to others, and serves as leader of the interdisciplinary team in collaboration with and under the direction of the attending physician.
Key Responsibilities:
Monitoring post-operative patients’ levels of recovery and consciousness from anesthesia and providing updates to the treatment team as needed.
Treating pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms of anesthesia and administering medication as prescribed.
Regularly checking vital signs to quickly intercept any potential issues and ensure a smooth recovery.
Keeping bandages, dressings, etc. clean, dry, and safe.
Educating patients and their families on post-surgery care, as well as answering questions.
Updating charts, patient files, and medical records.