Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,151 per week in Washington, DC

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Day Shift Hours per Shift: 12 Hours Experience: Minimum 2 years ICU experience required; PACU experience preferred, PREOP experience a plus. License: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state/district required. Certifications: PALS, BLS & ACLS required; CPAN, TNCC, CCRN highly desirable. Must-Have: Recent PACU/Preop experience; ability to think critically and work independently. Description: Monitor post-operative patients' levels of recovery and consciousness from anesthesia and provide updates to the medical team as needed. Obtain and record patients' vital signs. Observe patients for signs of side effects of anesthesia medication. Treat pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms of anesthesia and administer medication as prescribed. Update charting (EMR), patient files, and medical records. Educate patients and their families on post-surgery care and answer any questions. On-call shifts required. Travelers are required to schedule 1-2 Saturday shifts per 8-week period. Candidates must possess the ability to think critically and work independently.