A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
Travel PACU Registered Nurse for a 13-week assignment in Grants, New Mexico. Provide post-anesthesia care to surgical patients while earning competitive weekly compensation up to $3,300, based on experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia and surgical procedures. Monitor patients closely during post-anesthesia recovery, including vital signs, airway status, consciousness, pain, and overall condition. Assess patients for potential complications and respond promptly to changes in clinical status. Administer medications, IV therapies, and other treatments per provider orders and facility protocols. Manage postoperative pain and nausea while promoting safe and comfortable recovery. Perform thorough patient assessments before, during, and after PACU recovery. Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, CRNAs, physicians, and other perioperative team members. Provide postoperative education to patients and families regarding recovery, medications, wound care, and discharge instructions. Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record. Follow infection prevention, patient safety, medication administration, and hospital policies. Demonstrate strong clinical judgment, communication, critical thinking, and ability to work effectively in fast-paced perioperative environment. Support a positive patient experience and contribute to a collaborative surgical services team.
Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. Active Registered Nurse license in New Mexico. Basic Life Support certification required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification required. Recent Post Anesthesia Care Unit experience required. Experience caring for patients recovering from anesthesia and surgical procedures. Strong assessment, prioritization, medication administration, and emergency-response skills.
Preferred Skills:
Previous acute-care or perioperative nursing experience strongly preferred. PALS certification preferred. NRP certification may be preferred. Previous experience with electronic medical records preferred.
Qualifications:
You hold an active NM RN license with
BLS/ACLS.
You have recent PACU experience and strong assessment skills. You can manage postoperative pain, emergencies, and documentation efficiently
