Travel Registered Nurse PACU Job
Kealakekua, HI
Weekly Pay: $2727.00
Schedule:
5x8.00 Days
Assignment Length: 13 week
Start date -
ASAP
Float Required - NO
Job Overview
Employer: TLC Nursing Associates, Inc.
Responsibilities
TLC Nursing Associates, Inc. is seeking a Travel Registered Nurse – Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) to provide specialized post-operative care for patients recovering from anesthesia. The ideal candidate will monitor patient conditions, manage pain, and ensure a smooth transition from the operating room to full consciousness and stability.
Qualifications
- Monitor and assess post-anesthesia patients for signs of complications
- Administer pain management medications and IV therapy as needed
- Ensure airway patency and oxygenation in recovering patients
- Provide emotional support and education to patients and their families
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient recovery progress
- Adhere to infection control and safety protocols
Benefits
- Active RN license (state-specific or compact)
- Minimum 2 years of PACU, ICU, or critical care experience
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
- Strong critical thinking and rapid assessment skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment