Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,230 per week in Santa Fe, NM

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: PACU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Days Hours per Shift: 10 hours Experience: Minimum 1 year required License: Current RN license Certifications: Current BLS Certification required Current ACLS Certification required Current PALS Certification required Must-Have: Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nursing Current knowledge and skills appropriate to the age/type of patient population served Knowledgeable and sensitive to patients' rights in the delivery of care Description: The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient population served on the assigned unit. He/she ensures that quality care is provided efficiently and safely, consistent with the standards of care. He/she demonstrates performance consistent with the mission, philosophy, and goals of the organization. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice. Treats staff, physicians, patients, and families with consideration and respect. Responsibilities include meeting expectations of applicable competencies. Obtaining and recording initial assessments, establishing priorities according to patient age, symptoms, and psychosocial needs. Reassessing patients systematically to identify progress and trends that require intervention. Developing and implementing measurable individualized plans of care for patients within the established timeframe. Making comprehensive nursing decisions based on the interpretation of facts and evaluations of patient outcomes. Modifying the plan of care based on evaluations. Participating in patient/significant other health education and discharge planning. Implementing and documenting timely interventions appropriate to patient needs. Evaluating the plan of care. Performing various Point of Care testing procedures. Candidates must communicate in a clear, concise manner appropriate to the developmental age of the patient. All newly hired nurses with two or less years of experience as a Registered Nurse will be considered for a specific status. A new hire can be considered for a higher clinical ladder level based on years of relevant experience, national professional nursing certification, or achievement of additional nursing education.