What are the responsibilities and job description for the Local PACU Registered Nurse (RN) job in Wichita, KS position at Gifted Healthcare?
The Gifted Healthcare Experience
Gifted Healthcare is an award-winning travel nursing agency that offers nursing contracts at premier healthcare facilities across the United States. Gifted Healthcare believes in the power one person has to make a difference in a patient’s care, inspiring Gifted's mission to help nurses thrive and advance their careers by providing exceptional job opportunities, day one benefits, and 24/7 support.
Join Gifted and enjoy memorable experiences at and away from the bedside while advancing your career on your terms!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit RN’s (PACU RNs) assesses patients’ health in pre-op state. PACU RNs are responsible for overseeing vital signs, changing bandages, and administering necessary medications. PACU RN job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- PACU RNs educate families and patients about homecare instructions
- Manage respiratory instability and cardiac monitoring activities
- Assess patient’s condition after surgery is performed, ensuring that all vital signs are within range
- Monitor patient’s condition changes and reports changes to healthcare team
- Perform intervention duties in the case of post-operative emergencies
Salary : $1,813 - $2,014
