Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,631 per week in Bethpage, NY

Job Title: Travel Ambulatory PACU Registered Nurse (RN) Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: PACU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 7.5 Experience: Minimum 1 year of Ambulatory PACU experience required License: Active Client RN License Certifications: BLS, ACLS Must-Have: - Experience in Ambulatory/Outpatient Phase I PACU - Cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia recognition - IV insertion and maintenance - Pre-op and post-op care experience Description: Seeking a Travel Ambulatory PACU Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week travel contract with the potential for extension. The position offers a schedule of Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, totaling 37.5 hours weekly. Weekends are not required. Candidates must possess experience in pre-op assessments, education, and medication administration. Responsibilities include obtaining operative consents, reviewing history and physical, and medication reconciliation. Candidates should have experience with endoscopic and laparoscopic procedures, as well as urology cases. This role requires knowledge of pain management and utilizing the Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS). Familiarity with isolation precautions, malignant hyperthermia protocol, and emergency medications is essential. The ability to provide discharge instructions and perform EKGs is expected. Overall, this role is ideal for a dedicated professional looking to contribute to patient care in an ambulatory PACU setting.