Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $648 per week

Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia. Job Description & Requirements Specialty : PACU - Post Anesthesia Care Discipline : RN Duration : 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift : 12 hours Employment Type : Travel Days 3 / 12 hour shifts. On call required Candidates should have both PREOP and PACU experience. PACU has to have ICU experience. Recent PACU / Preop experience and minimum 2 years ICU experience required not surgicenter experience - they do not see the level of complexity of patients that we see in a level I trauma center. Candidates must possess the ability to think critically and to work independently. PALS, BLS & ACLS - Required CPAN, TNCC, CCRN - highly desirable Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in state / district - Required PACU / Preop Experience - Required : 2 Years Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program - Required BSN - Highly desired "?? 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." The post-anesthesia care Unit (PACU) nurse cares for patients who have under gone anesthesia. The post-anesthesia care Unit (PACU) nurse is responsible for observing and treating a patient postoperation and making sure that they safely awake from anesthesia. The PACU nurse must monitor vital signs and levels of consciousness to make sure that the sedation is wearing off properly, there are no adverse reactions occurring and patients are regaining consciousness. Minimum Requirements : Current RN licensure in the state in which RN is working. ACLS and PALS certification per contract requirements. Current CPR if applicable TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) Must meet all federal, state and local requirements Must be at least 18 years of age Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits : Competitive pay & weekly paychecks Health, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) savings plan Awards and recognition programs

• Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Amergis Job ID 1055730. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : PACU RN About Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has connected the nation's top talent to a variety of healthcare and educational partners since 1988. We achieved a pioneering certification with the Joint Commission in 2008 and have since evolved into one of the foremost staffing companies in the United States. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of professionals, across health systems, government facilities, or schools. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Our commitment to a higher standard of service has fueled our growth, solidifying our nationwide and local presence in healthcare and education.