Travel RN - PACU/Pre-Post Op - Quincy, IL - - 12/04/24 - Excellent Benefits 2024

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in Quincy, Illinois, 62301 About The Position Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Job Specialty: PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) Job Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 4x9 Nights, 36 hours per week Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week Experience: Minimum of 2 years in pre-op and/or recovery of surgical patients License: Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS Must-Have: Minimum of 2 years experience in pre-op and recovery of surgical patients Job Description: - Provide preoperative care for surgical patients, including obtaining weights, vitals, assessment, IV insertion, and pre-medication administration. - Manage Phase 1 recovery, focusing on vitals monitoring, patient assessments, pain control, and post-operative nausea/vomiting management. - Conduct Phase 2 recovery, including vitals monitoring, patient assessments, patient education, and preparation for discharge. - Work in a multi-specialty surgery center covering GI, general, ENT, plastics, dental, orthopedic, podiatry, gynecology, urology, and ophthalmology. - Collaborate in a facility with 4 operating rooms, 6 Phase 1 bays, and 14 Phase 2 rooms, handling an average caseload of 15-20 patients per day. - Utilize the Allscripts - Sunrise charting system effectively. - Available for either five 8-hour shifts or four 9-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, with no call, holiday, weekend, or night requirements. 26439531EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Some travel nursing agencies provide opportunities for continuing education, allowing you to expand your knowledge base and stay updated on the latest advancements in healthcare. Step out of your comfort zone and face new challenges, fostering personal resilience and adaptability. Travel nursing becomes a transformative journey that shapes not only your career but also your character. Travel nurses can bring fresh perspectives to healthcare facilities, contributing ideas and insights that may lead to improvements in patient care, safety, and overall healthcare quality. Travel nursing exposes you to various healthcare professionals, including industry leaders and experts. Networking with these individuals can open doors to mentorship and career advancement opportunities. Working in various healthcare settings exposes you to different patient populations, diseases, and treatment methods. This exposure enhances your ability to adapt and learn, making you a more versatile and knowledgeable healthcare professional.