Travel Post-Anesthesia Care Unit RN | Irene, South Dakota

Deliver exceptional patient care and support throughout the post-anesthesia recovery process by utilizing your skills as an RN experienced in PACU. This contract opportunity offers a dynamic environment where your expertise in post-operative patient monitoring and acute care will make a significant impact on patient outcomes.Schedule/Hours:Contract roleFull-time hours expectedRequired Qualifications & Experience:Current and unrestricted RN licenseMinimum one year of recent experience in a PACU or post-anesthesia settingBLS and ACLS certifications are requiredDemonstrated ability to assess, monitor, and care for patients immediately following surgical proceduresExcellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with physicians, surgeons, anesthesia providers, and allied health professionalsStrong clinical assessment abilities and crisis management skillsRole Responsibilities:Provide vigilant, hands-on nursing care to patients in the immediate post-anesthesia periodContinually assess patients for pain, sedation, vital sign stability, and recovery progressAdminister medications and post-operative treatments in accordance with physician orders and protocolsDocument nursing assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and thoroughlyDeliver education and emotional support to patients and families recovering from surgeryCollaborate closely with surgical and anesthesia teams to ensure smooth transitions of careRespond proactively to post-operative complications and emergencies as they ariseWhy Consider This Opportunity?Work in a fast-paced unit focused on acute patient needsEngage with a supportive and highly skilled healthcare interdisciplinary teamOpportunity to make a difference in each patient's recovery journeyBuild valuable PACU experience