We are seeking a dedicated PACU nurse to carefully monitor the condition of patients who are waking up from post-operative anesthesia. You will be monitoring levels of consciousness, measuring vital signs, and treating post-operative side effects of anesthesia medication such as pain or nausea.
To ensure success as a PACU nurse, you should possess experience in caring for post-anesthesia patients and the ability to function in a high-pressure environment. An accomplished PACU nurse will be someone whose expertise results in patients who feel reassured while safely recovering from anesthesia.
PACU Nurse Responsibilities:
Monitoring post-operative patients' levels of consciousness during recovery from anesthesia.
Measuring and recording patients' vital signs.
Closely observing patients for signs of side effects of anethesia medication.
Treating pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms of anesthesia.
Updating charts, patient files, and medical records.
Collaborating with the medical team on post-operative patient care and facilitating timely specialized interventions.
Providing comfort and reassurance to distressed post-operative patients and concerned family members.
Educating patients and their families on post-surgery care, as well as answering questions.
Job Types: Travel nursing, Contract
Pay: $56.00 - $58.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Critical & Intensive Care
- Pediatrics
- Perioperative Care
Physical setting:
- Acute care
- Hospital
- Inpatient
- Long term care
- PACU
Standard shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Overnight shift
Supplemental pay types:
Supplemental schedule:
Weekly schedule:
Experience:
- Nursing: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
- RN (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Chicago, IL 60612 (Required)
Work Location: In person